How To Fix S_OSP_WF_MSG037 - WF BE status code mapping in Global Definition is missing for WI : &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_OSP_WF_MSG - Message class for Workflow Patterns

• Message number: 037

• Message text: WF BE status code mapping in Global Definition is missing for WI : &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_OSP_WF_MSG037 - WF BE status code mapping in Global Definition is missing for WI : &1 ?

  The SAP error message S_OSP_WF_MSG037 indicates that there is a missing mapping for the workflow business event (BE) status code in the global definition for a specific work item (WI). This typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow, where the system is unable to find the necessary configuration to handle the status of a work item.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the workflow definition does not have a corresponding mapping for the business event status code in the global definition.
  Incorrect Workflow Setup: There may be an issue with how the workflow has been set up or defined, leading to missing or incorrect entries in the workflow configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), some configurations may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) and check the workflow definition associated with the work item.
  Ensure that the status codes are correctly defined and mapped in the workflow.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Mappings:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code SWU3 (Automatic Workflow Customizing) and check the settings for workflow customization.
  Ensure that the necessary mappings for the business event status codes are defined in the global definition.
  
  
  
  Review Global Definitions:
  
  Use transaction SWF_WORKFLOW to check the global definitions and ensure that the status codes are correctly mapped.
  If necessary, add the missing mappings for the specific work item.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects related to the workflow have been transported correctly.
  You may need to re-transport the workflow or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to workflow configuration for any specific instructions or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  SWF_WORKFLOW: Workflow Global Definitions
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on workflow configuration.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the workflow to ensure that the error is resolved and that the work item processes correctly.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the S_OSP_WF_MSG037 error message in SAP.