SAP WF_LOG__ files in /sapmnt//global too much

Symptom

A large file is written in the global directory (DIR_GLOBAL).
The file name is WF_LOG_000000000000_ccc where ccc is the client.

Other Terms

RSWWWIDE, workflow, technical trace

Reason and Prerequisites

This file is created or appended to when work items are archived or deleted.

Solution

To prevent the trace from being written implement the source code correction described below.
The file may be deleted manually without any side effects.

Reference

Note 117718 - Large file WF_LOG_000000000000_... created