How To Fix WZ515 - No deadline data for work item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 515

• Message text: No deadline data for work item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ515 - No deadline data for work item ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WZ515 - No deadline data for work item:
  
  Error Message:
  WZ515 - No deadline data for work item
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when the system tries to determine the deadline for a workflow work item but cannot find any deadline data associated with that work item.
  In SAP Workflow, deadlines are used to monitor and trigger actions if a work item is not processed within a specified time. The deadline data is usually maintained in the workflow container or determined by the workflow definition. If the deadline data is missing or not properly set, the system cannot calculate or check deadlines, resulting in this error.
  Common causes include:
  
  The workflow step or task does not have any deadline defined.
  The deadline data was not passed or initialized correctly in the workflow container.
  Custom workflow logic or methods that handle deadlines are not setting the deadline data.
  The deadline monitoring job tries to process a work item that lacks deadline information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Verify that the workflow step or task has a deadline defined in the workflow builder (transaction SWDD).
  Deadlines are usually maintained in the "Deadline" tab of the workflow step or task.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container:
  
  Ensure that the deadline data (usually a timestamp or duration) is correctly passed to the workflow container elements.
  If deadlines are calculated dynamically, check the methods or function modules responsible for setting the deadline data.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If you have custom workflow methods or enhancements, verify that they correctly set the deadline data.
  Make sure that the deadline data is not deleted or overwritten unintentionally.
  
  
  
  Check Deadline Monitoring Job:
  
  The SAP background job that monitors deadlines (SAP_WAPI_DEADLINE) might be trying to process work items without deadline data.
  You can check the job logs and see if the error occurs repeatedly for certain work items.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Reset Deadline Data:
  
  Sometimes, reprocessing or restarting the workflow can help.
  You may also consider deleting and recreating the work item if it is stuck without deadline data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that address this issue.
  For example, SAP Note 123456 (example) might provide patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection (to find and analyze work items)
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to check workflow definitions and deadlines)
  SWI2_FREQ - Frequent Work Items
  SM37 - Job Monitoring (to check deadline monitoring jobs)
  SWI6 - Deadline Monitoring
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  SWWWIHEAD - Work Item Header
  SWWDEADLINE - Deadline Data for Work Items
  
  
  
  Workflow Concepts:
  
  Deadlines in SAP Workflow are used to trigger escalation or notification if a work item is not processed in time.
  Deadlines can be absolute (fixed date/time) or relative (duration from a certain event).
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or undefined deadline data for a workflow work item.
  
  
  Effect
  System cannot determine or monitor deadlines, causing error WZ515.
  
  
  Solution
  Define deadlines in workflow steps, ensure deadline data is passed/set correctly, check custom code, and monitor deadline jobs.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., workflow type, customizations), I can help with more specific guidance.