How To Fix CM_EHFND_FW_WFF_UI017 - Cannot display process details; mandatory parameter was not set

CM_EHFND_FW_WFF_UI017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_FW_WFF_UI -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Cannot display process details; mandatory parameter was not set

What causes this issue?

You wanted to display the process details. However, when you tried to
access the details, the unique ID of the workflow instance was not
available. This parameter is required to display the process details.

System Response

The system could not set the parameter to retrieve the data (if you are
using the SAP NetWeaver Business Client) or the parameter was missing in
the portal content (if you are using the SAP Enterprise Portal).

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can do one or both of the following:
Check in the role configuration (transaction <NP>PFCG</>) that the
parameter is available for the OBN call.
Check in the portal content that the parameter is available for the OBN
call.

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_WFF_UI017 - Cannot display process details; mandatory parameter was not set ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF_UI017 indicates that there is a problem with displaying process details in the Workflow Framework. The specific message "Cannot display process details; mandatory parameter was not set" suggests that a required parameter for the workflow process is missing or not properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Mandatory Parameters: The most common cause is that a mandatory parameter required for the workflow process is not set. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing data in the workflow definition.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the process details, which can lead to this error.
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the workflow configuration or the way the workflow is defined in the system.
  System Bugs or Incompatibilities: Occasionally, bugs in the SAP system or incompatibilities with certain versions can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Workflow Parameters:
  
  Review the workflow definition and ensure that all mandatory parameters