How To Fix PEP088 - An error occurred while the system read the workflow information

PEP088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PEP - Schedule Manager: Messages

• Message number: 088

• Message text: An error occurred while the system read the workflow information

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when you called up the SWD_GET_TASK_OUT_OF_WF_VERSION
function module.

System Response

The system displays information on the flow definition either
incompletely or incorrectly.

How to fix this error?

You might not have the necessary authorization for flow definitions.
The authorization object in question is PLOG.
If you already have the necessary authorization, check in your task list
whether the flow definitions still exist.
To do so, choose "Extras -> Process flow definition" from the
menu. Inform your SAP consultant if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PEP088 - Details

• The SAP error message PEP088, which states "An error occurred while the system read the workflow information," typically indicates an issue with the workflow configuration or the underlying data that the workflow is trying to access. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: There may be a problem with the workflow definition or configuration in the SAP system.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The workflow may be trying to access data that is missing or incomplete, leading to an error when attempting to read the workflow information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the workflow or the related objects.
  System Performance Issues: If the system is experiencing performance issues, it may not be able to retrieve the workflow information in a timely manner.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing components.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Workflow