How To Fix CM_EHFND_FW_WFF285 - SWU3: Maintain time units

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: 285

• Message text: SWU3: Maintain time units

What causes this issue?

No units for measurement and time that were used by the <LS>SAP Workflow
</> system were specified.

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 Time Units</> separately.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF285 - SWU3: Maintain time units ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF285 related to SWU3: Maintain time units typically occurs in the context of workflow configuration in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an issue with the time units defined for workflow processing, which can affect the execution of workflows.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Time Units: The error often arises when the time units required for workflow processing are not maintained in the system. This can happen if the necessary configuration settings have not been set up correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: If the time units are defined incorrectly or if there are inconsistencies in the configuration, it can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system and the time units were not included, this error may occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain Time Units:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components > Workflow > Basic Settings > Maintain Time Units.
  Ensure that the necessary time units (like days, hours, minutes, etc.) are defined and active in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow configuration to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Make sure that the time units are consistent with the workflow definitions.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including time units, were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the workflow to ensure that it is functioning correctly without the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to workflow configuration for any additional guidance or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWU3 (Automatic Workflow Customizing) and SWDD (Workflow Builder) for managing workflows.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF285 and ensure that your workflow configurations are correctly set up.