How To Fix 50173 - Specify an action manager definition

50173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 50 - Messages in Package EEOB

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Specify an action manager definition

What causes this issue?

You have tried to process an action manager definiton without
specifying its key. This is not possible.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify the key of the action manager definition if you want to process
it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 50173 - Specify an action manager definition ?

  The SAP error message 50173, "Specify an action manager definition," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when working with action management in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system requires a specific action manager definition to proceed with the operation you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Action Manager Definition: The action manager definition that is required for the workflow or action you are trying to execute is not defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the workflow or action management settings that prevent the system from recognizing the action manager.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or execute the action manager definition.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Action Manager Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) or SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to check if the action manager