How To Fix CTWF085 - Before: No target

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTWF - Workflow in Change & Transport System

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Before: No target

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTWF085 - Before: No target ?

  The SAP error message CTWF085 ("Before: No target") typically occurs in the context of workflow management within SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an issue with the workflow configuration, specifically that a workflow step is trying to reference a target that has not been defined or is not available.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Target Definition: The workflow step is configured to point to a target (such as a user, task, or object) that does not exist or has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: There may be an error in the workflow definition, such as a missing or incorrectly configured step that leads to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target.
  System or Data Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data or system settings that prevent the workflow from identifying the target.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow definition in the SAP Business Workflow (transaction code SWDD).
  Ensure that all steps are correctly defined and that the target for each step is specified.
  
  
  
  Verify Target Existence:
  
  Confirm that the target (user, task, or object) exists in the system.
  If the target is a user, check if the user is active and has the necessary roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction code SWI1 to check the workflow logs for more detailed error messages or information that can help identify the issue.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the target.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Test Workflow:
  
  After making changes, test the workflow to ensure that it runs without errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on workflow configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder - for creating and modifying workflows.
  SWI1: Work Item Selection - for monitoring and analyzing workflow instances.
  SWI2_FREQ: For analyzing workflow instances based on frequency.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CTWF085 error in your SAP system.