How To Fix CM_EHFND_FW_WFF288 - SWU3: Schedule background job for condition evaluation

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: 288

• Message text: SWU3: Schedule background job for condition evaluation

What causes this issue?

No background job for evaluation of certain conditions is scheduled.
The <LS>SAP Business Workflow</> system uses a background job for
evaluation of certain conditions that may be defined in workflow
templates. You must schedule this job for periodic execution.

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 Sc<ZK>hedule Background Job for Condition
Evaluation</> 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_WFF288 - SWU3: Schedule background job for condition evaluation ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF288 typically relates to the workflow framework in SAP, specifically when there is an issue with scheduling a background job for condition evaluation in the context of the SAP Workflow Foundation. This error can occur during the execution of transaction SWU3, which is used to perform automatic workflow customization.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The workflow configuration may not be complete or properly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to schedule background jobs.
  Background Job Scheduling Issues: There may be issues with the background job scheduling itself, such as system settings or job server availability.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues in the SAP system, such as database locks or system performance problems.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary workflow configurations are completed. You can do this by reviewing the workflow settings in transaction SWU3 and ensuring that all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage background jobs. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Check Background Job Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 to check if there are any existing background jobs that might be causing conflicts. Look for jobs related to workflow and see if they are running or have failed.
  
  
  
  Schedule the Job Manually:
  
  If the automatic scheduling fails, you can try to schedule the background job manually. Use transaction SM36 to create a new background job for the workflow condition evaluation.
  
  
  
  System Performance:
  
  Check the overall performance of the SAP system. If the system is under heavy load, it may affect the ability to schedule background jobs. Consider performing system tuning or checking for any locks in the database.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for any updates or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any logs that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to workflow configuration and background job management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF288 in SAP.