How To Fix PEP157 - Name and workflow ID of a flow definition not specified. Call &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PEP - Schedule Manager: Messages

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Name and workflow ID of a flow definition not specified. Call &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PEP157 - Name and workflow ID of a flow definition not specified. Call &. ?

  The SAP error message PEP157, which states "Name and workflow ID of a flow definition not specified. Call &.", typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or SAP Process Integration (PI) when a workflow or process definition is being invoked without the necessary parameters being provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameters: The error indicates that the system is trying to execute a workflow or process definition, but the required parameters (specifically the name and workflow ID) are not being passed correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow definition or the calling program that is supposed to trigger the workflow.
  Custom Development: If there is custom code involved, it may not be correctly specifying the workflow parameters.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Workflow Definition: Ensure that the workflow definition you are trying to call is correctly defined in the system. Verify that it has a valid name and ID.
  Parameter Passing: Review the code or configuration that is invoking the workflow. Make sure that the parameters for the workflow name and ID are being passed correctly.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the program to see where the parameters are being set and identify why they might be missing.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SWDD (Workflow Builder) to check the workflow definitions and SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to monitor workflow instances.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the workflow you are working with, as there may be additional requirements or configurations needed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Workflow Logs: Review workflow logs for additional context on the error. This can provide insights into what might be going wrong during the workflow execution.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or SAP Community Network (SCN) for similar issues faced by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PEP157 error and implement a solution to resolve it.