How To Fix WZ716 - Task & requires terminating events

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 716

• Message text: Task & requires terminating events

What causes this issue?

You want to start task &v1&. This task uses an asynchronous method and
therefore requires terminating events. However, none have been defined
for this task so far.

System Response

You cannot start this task now.

How to fix this error?

Define terminating events for the task.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ716 - Task & requires terminating events ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZ716 - Task & requires terminating events
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when a workflow task is defined without any terminating event(s). In SAP Workflow, each task must have at least one terminating event that signals the completion of the task. Without a terminating event, the system cannot determine when the task is finished, which leads to this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Task: A unit of work in a workflow that requires user interaction or system processing.
  Terminating Event: An event that indicates the completion or termination of a task. It is used by the workflow engine to know when to proceed to the next step.
  
  If a task does not have any terminating event assigned, the workflow engine cannot proceed because it does not know when the task is completed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Terminating Events to the Task:
  
  Go to the Workflow Builder (transaction SWDD).
  Open the workflow containing the task.
  Navigate to the task in question.
  Check the task definition (transaction PFTC).
  Under the Events tab, ensure that at least one terminating event is assigned to the task.
  If no terminating event exists, create or assign an appropriate event that signals task completion.
  
  
  
  Check Event Linkage:
  
  Verify that the terminating event is correctly linked to the task container or relevant business object.
  Ensure that the event is triggered properly in the system when the task is completed.
  
  
  
  Test the Workflow:
  
  After assigning the terminating event, test the workflow to confirm that the error no longer occurs and the workflow proceeds as expected.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  PFTC - Task Maintenance
  SWETYPV - Event Linkage for Business Objects
  SWEL - Event Log (to check if events are triggered)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow tasks and terminating events for any known issues or patches.
  SAP Help Portal: Workflow documentation on task and event configuration.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always define terminating events for tasks that require user interaction or processing.
  Use standard events provided by SAP where possible.
  Ensure that custom events are properly raised in the system.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the workflow ID and task name for more specific guidance.