How To Fix BC023 - No priorities in language & were found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC - Scheduler (calendar)

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No priorities in language & were found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC023 - No priorities in language & were found ?

  The SAP error message BC023 ("No priorities in language & were found") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Workflow or when dealing with task priorities in a specific language. This error indicates that the system could not find any defined priorities for the specified language, which can affect how tasks are processed or displayed in the workflow.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Priority Definitions: The most common cause of this error is that there are no priority definitions set up for the specified language in the system. This can happen if the configuration for workflow priorities has not been completed or if the priorities have been deleted or not transported correctly.
  Language-Specific Configuration: The error may also arise if the system is trying to access priority settings in a language that has not been configured properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Priority Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) or SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to check the workflow definitions and their associated priorities.
  Ensure that the priorities are defined for the language in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Define Priorities:
  
  If priorities are missing, you can define them by going to the transaction SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) and navigating to:
  
  Cross-Application Components -> Workflow -> Basic Settings -> Define Priorities.
  
  
  Here, you can create or modify priority settings for the required language.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the priorities were recently created or modified, ensure that they have been included in a transport request and that the transport has been successfully moved to the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify that the language settings in your user profile and the system are correctly configured. You can check this in the user settings (transaction SU01) or by using the language settings in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to workflow priorities and language settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BC023 error and ensure that the necessary priorities are defined for the specified language in your SAP system.