How To Fix WZ161 - No workflow definition

WZ161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 161

• Message text: No workflow definition

What causes this issue?

No workflow definition is available for this multistep task (workflow
task/workflow template).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you wish to use the multistep task, you should define the
corresponding workflow:
<DS:TRAN.PFWF>Define workflow task</>
<DS:TRAN.PFWS>Define workflow template</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ161 - No workflow definition ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WZ161 No workflow definition:
  
  SAP Error Message: WZ161 No workflow definition
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WZ161 No workflow definition occurs when the SAP system tries to start or trigger a workflow but cannot find the corresponding workflow definition in the system. This usually means:
  
  The workflow you are trying to start has not been created or activated.
  The workflow ID or template name specified in the process or program is incorrect or does not exist.
  The workflow is not released or has been deleted.
  The workflow container or binding is not properly maintained.
  The workflow is not assigned to the relevant business object or event.
  
  
  Explanation:
  SAP workflows are defined by workflow templates (also called workflow definitions). When a workflow is triggered (manually or automatically), the system looks for the workflow template by its ID. If it cannot find the template, it raises the WZ161 error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WZ161 No