SharePoint Workflow Errors: Descriptions, resolutions and Workarounds
The following table lists some of the common errors that can occur in a Workflow developed using SharePoint Designer. A short description of some of the likely causes for each error are also provided. More detailed examples of the following scenarios where an error may occur in a SharePoint Designer workflow are also provided later in this post: Exiting / Breaking a Looping Workflow using Workflow Errors Workflow Permissions Changing the name of a Document in a Document Library If you come across a workflow error which is not explained below, please post details in a comment to this post. I will ammend the table and information below to include any additional errors, descriptions and possible causes to build a comprehensive list of workflow errors and resolutions when developing using SharePoint Designer. Workflow Error Summary Table Status / Event Type Description Outcome Possible Cause(s) Error Error updating a list item List Item Not Found No item in the list matching the critera u...