How To Fix APPL_MM_COMP_WFL003 - The manager of the workflow initiatorÆs manager & could not be determine.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_COMP_WFL - Message class for workflow notifications

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The manager of the workflow initiatorÆs manager & could not be determine.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_COMP_WFL003 - The manager of the workflow initiatorÆs manager & could not be determine. ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_COMP_WFL003 indicates that the system is unable to determine the manager of the workflow initiator's manager. This typically occurs in the context of workflows, particularly in the Materials Management (MM) module, where approval processes may require routing tasks to the appropriate managers.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Manager Assignment: The initiator's manager may not be assigned in the organizational structure. This can happen if the manager's position is not correctly set up in the system.
  Incorrect Organizational Structure: There may be issues with the organizational structure configuration, such as missing relationships or incorrect reporting lines.
  User Master Data Issues: The user master data for the initiator or their manager may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the inability to determine the manager.
  Workflow Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the workflow configuration itself, such as incorrect settings or missing definitions for the approval process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Manager Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code PPOME (or PPOSE) to check the organizational structure.
  Verify that the initiator's manager is correctly assigned and that the reporting structure is accurate.
  
  
  
  Review User Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user master data for both the initiator and their manager.
  Ensure that the manager's details are correctly filled in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Maintain Organizational Structure:
  
  If there are missing relationships, you may need to create or update the organizational units and their relationships using transaction PPOM_OLD or PPOM.
  
  
  
  Workflow Configuration:
  
  Check the workflow configuration using transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to ensure that the workflow is set up correctly and that all necessary steps and conditions are defined.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the workflow again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PPOME: Display and maintain the organizational structure.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  SWDD: Workflow Builder for workflow configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to workflow management and organizational management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Workflow team for further investigation.