Secondary method call

Hello,
I encounter the following problem:
In a task I have placed a secondary method from an ABAP class. The method is a static public method and the interface IF_WORFKLOW is set in the class.
The method (modal call) does not seem to be triggered. When I replace this method with a method from a BOR-object it works just fine.
Any suggestions ?
Bert

Hi Bert,
Does it work when you put it in a normal task? I don't know if there are any prerequisites for a method to use it as a secondary method. Did you try testing the method in the workflow builder? At the Tab Methods there is a test button. Maybe this gives some more information.
Regards,
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