How To Fix WO626 - Specify a search range for Business Workflow Explorer

WO626 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WO - WF: Messages for Workflow Wizards

• Message number: 626

• Message text: Specify a search range for Business Workflow Explorer

What causes this issue?

The Business Workflow Explorer should only provide you with access to
the tasks that you actually need.
To do this, the system needs to know which tasks you want to see.

How to fix this error?

In the dialog box that follows, select an application component, a task
group or one of the other criteria.
Note however: The more search ranges you select, the longer it takes to
call the Explorer. Therefore, restrict yourself to the ranges you need
on a daily basis or often.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WO626 - Specify a search range for Business Workflow Explorer ?

  The SAP error message WO626, which states "Specify a search range for Business Workflow Explorer," typically occurs when you are trying to use the Business Workflow Explorer without defining a search range for the workflow instances you want to view. This error is common when users attempt to access workflow instances without providing the necessary parameters to filter the results.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the Business Workflow Explorer requires specific criteria to narrow down the search for workflow instances. If these criteria are not set, the system cannot execute the search, leading to the WO626 error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WO626 error, you need to specify a search range in the Business Workflow Explorer. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Open Business Workflow Explorer: Navigate to the Business Workflow Explorer in your SAP system.
  
  
  Specify Search Criteria: In the search screen, you will typically find fields to enter search criteria