How To Fix CM_EHFND_FW_WFF281 - SWU3: Maintain workflow system administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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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 to the relevant configuration settings in the workflow customizing area.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the assigned user has the necessary authorizations. The user should have roles that include the necessary permissions to manage workflows.
  You can check the user’s roles and authorizations using transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Re-run SWU3:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run transaction SWU3 to check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Customizing:
  
  Ensure that all other workflow customizing settings are correctly configured. This includes checking the workflow settings in transaction SWU0 and ensuring that the workflow environment is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  SWU0: Workflow Customizing
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on workflow configuration and administration.
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow issues for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Community:
  
  You can also search for discussions or solutions in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF281 and ensure that your workflow system administrator is correctly configured.