How To Fix WZ704 - Failed to start workflow for task &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Failed to start workflow for task &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ704 - Failed to start workflow for task & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZ704 - Failed to start workflow for task &
  
  Cause:
  The error message WZ704 occurs when the SAP system attempts to start a workflow task but fails. This failure can be due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Task Definition:
  
  The workflow task specified does not exist or is not properly defined in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  The user or system does not have the necessary authorizations to start the workflow or execute the task.
  
  
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration:
  
  The workflow container or binding is incorrect or incomplete, causing the task to fail during instantiation.
  
  
  Technical Issues:
  
  Problems such as missing workflow templates, inactive tasks, or issues in the workflow runtime environment.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Agent Assignment:
  
  The workflow task cannot find a valid agent (user or role) to assign the task to.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Task Definition:
  
  Use transaction PFTC to verify that the task exists and is active.
  Ensure the task is correctly configured and assigned to the correct workflow template.
  
  
  
  Verify Workflow Template:
  
  Use transaction SWDD to check the workflow definition.
  Confirm that the task is correctly integrated into the workflow and that all container elements are properly bound.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user starting the workflow has the necessary authorizations.
  Check roles and authorizations related to workflow execution (e.g., object S_WF_WI).
  
  
  
  Agent Assignment:
  
  Verify that the task has a valid agent assigned.
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWIA to check the workflow instances and agents.
  If the agent assignment is dynamic, ensure the rules or methods used to determine the agent are working correctly.
  
  
  
  Activate Workflow and Tasks:
  
  Make sure the workflow and tasks are active.
  Use SWU3 to check and activate workflow customizing.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWEL to analyze workflow logs for detailed error messages.
  Look for specific error details that can guide troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Use transaction SM21 and ST22 to check for system errors or dumps related to workflow.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the workflow or task was recently transported, ensure all objects were correctly imported and activated.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WZ704 in the SAP Support Portal for specific patches or known issues.
  
  
  Workflow Transactions:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder  
  PFTC - Task Maintenance  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log  
  SWIA - Work Item Administration  
  SWU3 - Workflow Customizing Check
  
  
  
  Common SAP Workflow Errors:
  
  WZ704 is a generic error indicating failure to start a workflow task; detailed logs usually provide more context.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WZ704 - Failed to start workflow for task &
  
  
  Cause
  Missing/incorrect task, authorization issues, invalid agent assignment, inactive workflow
  
  
  Solution
  Verify task and workflow definitions, check authorizations, validate agent assignment, activate workflow, analyze logs
  
  
  Tools
  PFTC, SWDD, SWI1, SWIA, SWU3, SM21, ST22
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific task ID or workflow context, I can help you with more targeted troubleshooting steps.