How To Fix WL677 - No workflow meeting the criteria was found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 677

• Message text: No workflow meeting the criteria was found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL677 - No workflow meeting the criteria was found ?

  The SAP error message WL677 ("No workflow meeting the criteria was found") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a workflow-related action, but the system cannot find any workflows that match the specified criteria. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to start a workflow, retrieve a work item, or display a workflow instance.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Workflow Definition: The workflow definition may not be correctly set up or may not exist for the specified criteria.
  Missing Workflow Instances: There may be no active instances of the workflow that meet the selection criteria.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the workflow.
  Selection Criteria: The criteria used to search for the workflow may be too restrictive or incorrect.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow configuration in the system may not be properly maintained or activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Verify that the workflow definition exists and is correctly configured in the system. You can do this using transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Ensure that the criteria you are using to search for the workflow are correct and not overly restrictive. Adjust the criteria if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Instances:
  
  Use transaction code SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to check if there are any active workflow instances that meet the criteria. If there are none, you may need to create a new instance.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the workflow. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Workflow Activation:
  
  Make sure that the workflow is activated. If it is in a draft state or not activated, it will not be available for execution.
  
  
  
  Consult Workflow Logs:
  
  Check the workflow logs for any errors or warnings that might provide additional context on why the workflow is not found.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to ensure that the workflow configuration in the system is correct and that there are no underlying system issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection with Frequency
  SWI2_DURA: Work Item Selection with Duration
  SWI2_ASYNC: Work Item Selection for Asynchronous Workflows
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to workflow issues for any known bugs or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for workflows to understand the configuration and execution processes better.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WL677 error and implement a solution to resolve it.