How To Fix CM_EHFND_FW_WFF290 - SWU3: Schedule background job for clearing report

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: 290

• Message text: SWU3: Schedule background job for clearing report

What causes this issue?

No background job for deleting logs is scheduled.
The <LS>SAP Business Workflow</> system uses a background job for
deleting logs that are generated by other background jobs of the
workflow system to avoid overflows of log tables. This job has to be
scheduled 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 <ZK>Schedule background job for clearing
report</> separately.
Step is written in lower cases in customizing

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_WFF290 - SWU3: Schedule background job for clearing report ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF290 typically relates to issues with the workflow framework, particularly when it comes to scheduling background jobs for clearing reports. 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 Authorizations: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to schedule background jobs.
  Background Job Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of background jobs in the system.
  System Settings: The system may not be properly configured to handle background jobs, or there may be issues with the job scheduling system.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the job server or the job scheduling framework.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure 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.
  
  
  
  Review Background Job Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 to check if there are any failed background jobs related to the workflow clearing report. Analyze the logs for any specific error messages.
  Ensure that the background job configuration is correct and that the job server is available.
  
  
  
  Check System Settings:
  
  Verify that the system settings for background processing are correctly configured. This includes checking the settings in transaction SM36 for job scheduling.
  Ensure that the background processing is active and that there are no restrictions on job scheduling.
  
  
  
  Technical Checks:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  If necessary, restart the background processing server or check for any system performance issues that might be affecting job scheduling.
  
  
  
  Run SWU3 Again:
  
  After addressing the above points, try running transaction SWU3 again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to CM_EHFND_FW_WFF290 or SWU3.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on workflow configuration and background job management.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or consult SAP support for further assistance.