How To Fix /IWWRK/CM_PFW_ADMIN008 - Provider with ID '&1' is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWWRK/CM_PFW_ADMIN -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Provider with ID '&1' is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWWRK/CM_PFW_ADMIN008 - Provider with ID '&1' is not active ?

  The SAP error message /IWWRK/CM_PFW_ADMIN008 Provider with ID '&1' is not active typically indicates that a specific provider, identified by the ID represented by &1, is not currently active in the system. This can occur in various contexts, particularly in the area of SAP's Process Integration (PI) or Process Orchestration (PO) where providers are used for various integration scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Provider: The provider with the specified ID is not activated in the system. This could be due to configuration issues or the provider being intentionally deactivated.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration settings that prevent the provider from being recognized as active.
  Transport Issues: If the provider was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the provider.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Provider:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /IWWRK/CM_PFW_ADMIN or similar) and check the status of the provider with the specified ID.
  If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the provider to ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  Ensure that the provider is correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the provider was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully and that all necessary objects are present.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and activate the provider. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about why the provider is inactive.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific provider or integration scenario for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other online resources where similar issues may have been discussed.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to the specific module or functionality you are working with.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.