How To Fix EAM_WF185 - No background task maintained in workflow customizing!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAM_WF - Messages for EAM Workflow

• Message number: 185

• Message text: No background task maintained in workflow customizing!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAM_WF185 - No background task maintained in workflow customizing! ?

  The SAP error message EAM_WF185: No background task maintained in workflow customizing typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module when there is an issue with the workflow configuration. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a background task that is required for processing a workflow.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Background Task Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the background task required for the workflow has not been defined in the workflow customizing settings.
  Incorrect Workflow Customizing: There may be an issue with the workflow customizing settings, such as incorrect entries or missing configurations.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, it is possible that the background task configuration did not get transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Customizing:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWU3 (Automatic Workflow Customizing) and check if the background task is properly defined.
  Ensure that the necessary background tasks are maintained in the workflow customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Background Task:
  
  Use transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) to check the specific workflow definition that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the background task is defined in the workflow definition. If it is missing, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Logs:
  
  Check the workflow logs using transaction code SWI1 to identify any additional details or errors related to the workflow execution.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the workflow was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects, including background tasks, were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to workflow configuration for any specific requirements or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Workflow Customizing: Familiarize yourself with the workflow customizing settings in SAP, as this will help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EAM_WF185 error in your SAP system.