How To Fix WZ352 - Task &1 cannot be executed using HTML forms

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 352

• Message text: Task &1 cannot be executed using HTML forms

What causes this issue?

A task can only be executed using an HTML form (SAP Form) if its method
was inherited from method 'HTMLProcess' of object type 'FORM'. However,
this does not apply to task &v1&.

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?

Enter a suitable method or object type for the task.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ352 - Task &1 cannot be executed using HTML forms ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WZ352: Task &1 cannot be executed using HTML forms:
  
  Error Message
  WZ352: Task &1 cannot be executed using HTML forms
  
  &1 is a placeholder for the task name or number.
  
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when you try to execute a workflow task that is not designed or configured to be processed via HTML forms (i.e., via the Web Dynpro or Web-based interface). Some workflow tasks are only executable using SAP GUI (SAP GUI for Windows) or classic SAP GUI dialog screens, and not through the web interface.
  Common reasons include:
  
  The task is linked to a SAP GUI transaction or screen that does not have a corresponding Web Dynpro or Web-based form.
  The task's container or binding is not set up for HTML form processing.
  The workflow task is a dialog step that requires SAP GUI and cannot be rendered in a web browser.
  The system or workflow runtime environment is trying to open the task in a web browser, but the task is not supported for HTML form execution.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Task Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction PFTC (Maintain Task).
  Open the task &1 (the task name from the error).
  Verify the Task Type and Start Mode.
  Check if the task is configured as a Dialog Step or User Decision that requires SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Enable HTML Form Processing (if applicable):
  
  If you want the task to be executable via HTML forms, you need to:
  
  Create or assign a Web Dynpro or BSP application for the task.
  Adjust the task's container elements and binding to support HTML form processing.
  Use transaction SWFVISU or SWF_WI_START to test the workflow task in the web environment.
  
  
  
  
  
  Use SAP GUI for Task Execution:
  
  If the task cannot be converted to HTML form, instruct users to execute the task via SAP GUI.
  You can configure the workflow to open the task in SAP GUI instead of the web browser.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Runtime Settings:
  
  Sometimes, the workflow runtime environment or the portal settings force tasks to open in HTML forms.
  Adjust the settings to allow SAP GUI execution for such tasks.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  There might be SAP Notes related to your specific SAP version that address this issue or provide patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFTC – Maintain Workflow Task
  SWI1 – Work Item Selection
  SWFVISU – Workflow Visualization
  SWF_WI_START – Start Workflow Work Item
  
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  SAP Workflow documentation on task types and execution modes.
  SAP Note search for "WZ352" or "Task cannot be executed using HTML forms".
  
  
  
  Typical Scenario:
  
  A workflow task designed as a dialog step is triggered from a web portal or SAP Business Workplace in a web browser, but since the task requires SAP GUI, the system throws this error.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Task &1 is not configured or supported for execution via HTML forms (web interface).
  
  
  Solution
  Execute the task via SAP GUI or configure the task to support HTML form processing.
  
  
  Check
  Task type, container binding, workflow runtime settings, and user execution environment.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific task name or workflow scenario, I can help you with more tailored advice.