How To Fix WP711 - Status changed from & to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 711

• Message text: Status changed from & to &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP711 - Status changed from & to & ?

  The SAP error message:
  WP711 Status changed from & to &
  is an informational or warning message related to the change of status in a workflow or process within SAP.
  
  Explanation of the Message
  
  Message Class: WP (Workflow)
  Message Number: 711
  Message Text: "Status changed from & to &"
  
  This message indicates that the status of a workflow container, task, or object has changed from one status (the first &) to another status (the second &). The ampersands (&) are placeholders that get replaced by the actual old and new status values at runtime.
  
  Cause
  
  The message is triggered when a workflow or a workflow-related object changes its status.
  It is usually informational and not an error per se.
  It can appear in logs or traces when monitoring workflow execution or status changes.
  Sometimes, it may appear if a status change is unexpected or if there is a problem with the workflow logic or configuration.
  
  
  Solution / Actions
  
  
  Check the Status Change Context:
  
  Identify which workflow or object the status change refers to.
  Look at the old and new status values to understand the transition.
  
  
  
  Verify Workflow Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the workflow steps and status transitions are correctly configured.
  Check if the status change is expected in the process flow.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Workflow Log) to analyze the workflow execution and status changes.
  Look for any errors or warnings around the time the status changed.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If custom code or user exits are involved in status changes, verify that they are working correctly.
  
  
  
  No Immediate Correction Needed:
  
  Since this message is informational, no direct correction may be needed unless the status change is causing issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Workflow Statuses: Workflow statuses can be "READY", "IN PROCESS", "COMPLETED", "CANCELLED", etc.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Log
  SWI5 - Display Workflow
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to workflow status changes.
  Debugging: If unexpected status changes occur, debugging the workflow or the related function modules may be necessary.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WP711 Status changed from & to &
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow or object status changed
  
  
  Type
  Informational / Warning
  
  
  Solution
  Verify status change context and workflow configuration; no error correction needed if expected
  
  
  Tools
  SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, SWI5
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the actual old and new status values or the context in which this message appears, I can help you analyze it further.