How To Fix WZ167 - Task not active for this date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Task not active for this date

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the validity period of the task or choose another task.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ167 - Task not active for this date ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZ167 - Task not active for this date
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to perform an action on a workflow task that is not active on the specified date. In other words, the workflow task you are trying to process or reference is either not yet started, already completed, or not valid for the date you are working with.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  The task has a validity period, and the current date falls outside this period.  
  The task has already been completed or withdrawn.  
  The workflow container or task status does not allow processing on the given date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Task Status:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Analysis) to check the status of the task. Confirm if the task is active or already processed.
  
  
  Verify Validity Dates:
  
  Check the validity period of the task in the workflow definition (transaction PFTC). Ensure the date you are working with falls within the task's active period.
  
  
  Adjust Date or Task:  
  
  If the date is incorrect, adjust it to a date when the task is active.  
  If the task is completed, you may need to restart the workflow or create a new task instance.
  
  
  
  Workflow Logs:
  
  Review the workflow logs (transaction SWI1, SWI2_DIAG) to understand the task lifecycle and why it is inactive.
  
  
  Check Customizing:
  
  If this is a custom workflow, verify the task configuration and any date-dependent logic in the workflow steps or container.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SWI1 – Work Item Selection  
  SWI2_FREQ – Work Item Analysis  
  PFTC – Maintain Task  
  SWI2_DIAG – Workflow Diagnosis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WZ167 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  Workflow Concepts:
  
  Understanding task statuses (READY, IN_PROCESS, COMPLETED) and validity periods is crucial.
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which transaction or process triggers this error), I can help with more specific guidance.