How To Fix WS_TOOL020 - & does not have an active version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_TOOL - Message Class for Web Services and Virtual Endpoints

• Message number: 020

• Message text: & does not have an active version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL020 - & does not have an active version ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS_TOOL020 & does not have an active version
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you try to execute or activate a workflow or a workflow-related object (such as a task, template, or container element) that does not have an active version in the SAP system.
  In SAP Workflow, objects like tasks, templates, and container elements can have multiple versions. Only one version can be active at a time. If you attempt to use a workflow object that has no active version, the system raises this error.
  Common scenarios causing this error:
  
  The workflow template or task was created but never activated.
  The active version was deleted or deactivated.
  Transport issues where the active version was not transported properly.
  The workflow object was imported but not activated in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Workflow Object:
  
  Identify the object referenced by the error message (the placeholder & will be replaced by the object name or ID).
  Go to the relevant transaction to check the object:
  
  For workflow templates: SWDD
  For tasks: PFTC
  For container elements: within the workflow builder or task maintenance
  
  
  
  
  
  Activate the Object:
  
  Open the object in the appropriate transaction.
  Check if there is an active version.
  If not, activate the latest version:
  
  For workflow templates: In SWDD, open the template and choose Activate.
  For tasks: In PFTC, open the task and activate it.
  
  
  Save and activate the object.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the workflow object was transported from another system, ensure that the active version was included in the transport.
  Re-import or activate the object in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to check workflow logs for more details.
  This can help identify which object is causing the problem.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (for templates)
  PFTC - Task Maintenance
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Log Analysis
  SWU3 - Workflow Customizing (to check workflow configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS_TOOL020 for any specific patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  General Advice:
  
  Always ensure workflow objects are activated after creation or transport.
  Maintain version control and avoid deleting active versions without activating a replacement.
  Regularly check workflow consistency using SWU3.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WS_TOOL020 & does not have an active version means the workflow object you are trying to use is not active. To fix it, identify the object, open it in the relevant transaction, and activate it. Ensure proper transport and activation procedures are followed to avoid this error.