How To Fix S_OSP_WF_MSG052 - Discrepency in Recipient &2 info of WI &1.Fetched by ENF but not SAP WAPI

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_OSP_WF_MSG - Message class for Workflow Patterns

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Discrepency in Recipient &2 info of WI &1.Fetched by ENF but not SAP WAPI

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_OSP_WF_MSG052 - Discrepency in Recipient &2 info of WI &1.Fetched by ENF but not SAP WAPI ?

  The SAP error message S_OSP_WF_MSG052 indicates a discrepancy between the recipient information of a work item (WI) and what is fetched by the Event Notification Framework (ENF) versus what is available in the SAP Workflow Application Programming Interface (WAPI). This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Workflow when there is a mismatch in the recipient details for a work item.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The recipient information in the work item may have been changed or deleted after the work item was created, leading to a mismatch.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the workflow or the event handling that leads to discrepancies in the recipient data.
  User Deactivation: If the user assigned as a recipient has been deactivated or removed from the system, it can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow definitions or related objects were transported between systems (e.g., from development to production), inconsistencies may arise if not all related objects were transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Recipient Information: Verify the recipient information for the work item in question. Ensure that the user or group assigned as the recipient is active and exists in the system.
  Review Workflow Configuration: Check the workflow configuration to ensure that the event handling and recipient determination logic are correctly set up.
  Recreate Work Item: If the work item is in an inconsistent state, consider recreating it or re-triggering the workflow to generate a new work item with correct recipient information.
  Check Event Handling: Ensure that the event handling logic is correctly implemented and that the events are being triggered as expected.
  Transport Consistency: If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were transported and that there are no missing dependencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to analyze work items and SWI2_DIAG (Work Item Diagnosis) for detailed diagnostics.
  Workflow Logs: Check the workflow logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Business Workflow and Event Management for best practices in configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Workflow team for further investigation.