How To Fix WZ320 - Workflow could not be started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 320

• Message text: Workflow could not be started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ320 - Workflow could not be started ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WZ320 - Workflow could not be started:
  
  Error Message:
  WZ320 - Workflow could not be started
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when the SAP system tries to start a workflow but fails due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Workflow Definition Issues:
  
  The workflow template or task is not active or has been deleted.
  The workflow container is not properly defined or missing required data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Problems:
  
  The user or system does not have the necessary authorizations to start the workflow.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Workflow Start Parameters:
  
  The start event or triggering condition is not correctly configured.
  Required input parameters for the workflow are missing or incorrect.
  
  
  
  Technical Issues:
  
  Problems with the workflow runtime environment.
  Incomplete or inconsistent workflow customizing.
  Missing or incorrect workflow binding.
  
  
  
  System or Transport Issues:
  
  Workflow objects not transported correctly between systems.
  Inconsistent versions of workflow templates or tasks.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WZ320 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Template Status:
  
  Go to transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Open the workflow template and verify it is active.
  Check that all tasks and steps are active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Workflow Start Conditions:
  
  Ensure the workflow start event is correctly defined.
  Check the event linkage in transaction SWETYPV (Event Linkage).
  Confirm that the triggering event is being raised properly.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container and Parameters:
  
  Verify that all required container elements are filled.
  Use transaction SWUS or SWI1 to analyze workflow instances and container data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure the user starting the workflow has the necessary authorizations.
  Check roles and authorizations related to workflow (e.g., object S_WF_WI).
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Runtime Environment:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to check workflow logs and errors.
  Look for any runtime errors or dumps related to workflow start.
  
  
  
  Transport and Version Consistency:
  
  Verify that the workflow template and related tasks are consistent across systems.
  Re-import or re-activate workflow objects if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Use transaction SM21 and ST22 to check for system errors or dumps related to workflow.
  
  
  
  Restart Workflow Runtime:
  
  Sometimes restarting the workflow runtime environment or the SAP system can help.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWETYPV - Event Linkage
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWUS - Workflow Analysis
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Runtime Analysis
  SM21 - System Log
  ST22 - ABAP Dump Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow errors and WZ320 message for specific patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and Workflow Administration guides provide detailed information on workflow configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which workflow or transaction triggers this error), I can help with more specific guidance.