How To Fix REFX_CN057 - Workflow cannot be processed; Workflow of &1 is not enabled.See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REFX_CN - Messages for China Localization Function

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Workflow cannot be processed; Workflow of &1 is not enabled.See long text

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enable the workflow in the customizing activity
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REFX_CN057 - Workflow cannot be processed; Workflow of &1 is not enabled.See long text ?

  The SAP error message REFX_CN057 indicates that a workflow cannot be processed because the workflow for the specified object (denoted by &1) is not enabled. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Real Estate Management (RE-FX) when trying to execute a workflow that has not been properly configured or activated.
  Cause:
  
  Workflow Not Enabled: The primary cause of this error is that the workflow for the specific object type (e.g., contract, lease, etc.) has not been enabled in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the workflow configuration settings, such as missing or incorrect entries in the workflow definition.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the workflow.
  Object Type Not Supported: The object type you are trying to process may not have a corresponding workflow defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enable the Workflow:
  
  Go to the workflow configuration in SAP (transaction code SWDD or SWU3).
  Check if the workflow for the specific object type is defined and enabled.
  If it is not enabled, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the workflow definition is correctly set up. This includes checking the workflow template and ensuring that all necessary steps and agents are defined.
  You can use transaction code SWI1 to check the workflow instances and see if there are any issues.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to execute the workflow has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for Real Estate Management and workflows to ensure that you have followed all necessary steps for configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to workflows in RE-FX.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on workflows in SAP Real Estate Management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the REFX_CN057 error and enable the workflow for the specified object.