How To Fix CM_EHFND_FW_WFF281 - SWU3: Maintain workflow system administrator

CM_EHFND_FW_WFF281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_FW_WFF - Messages for Exception Obj. of EHS/PS&S Workflow Foundation

• Message number: 281

• Message text: SWU3: Maintain workflow system administrator

What causes this issue?

You want to use the <ZK>SAP Business Workflow</>; however, no workflow
system administrator is specified in the system.

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?

INCLUDE FND_SWU3_MESSAGES OBJECT DOKU ID TX
You can also perform the step <ZK>Maintain Workflow System Administrator
</> separately.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF281 - SWU3: Maintain workflow system administrator ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF281 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the workflow system administrator in the SAP system. This error often arises during the execution of transaction SWU3, which is used to perform automatic workflow customization.
  
  Cause:
  The error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF281 suggests that the workflow system administrator has not been maintained or is incorrectly configured. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The workflow administrator role is not assigned to any user.
  The user assigned as the workflow administrator does not have the necessary authorizations.
  The workflow configuration is incomplete or incorrect.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Administrator Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SWU3.
  Look for the section related to the workflow system administrator.
  Ensure that a valid user is assigned as the workflow administrator.
  
  
  
  Assign a User:
  
  If no user is assigned, you can assign a user who has the necessary authorizations to manage workflows.
  You can do this by navigating