How To Fix SCWN073 - Manual activity &1 &2 &3 is not a pre- or post-implementation step

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCWN - Messages Note installation and management

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Manual activity &1 &2 &3 is not a pre- or post-implementation step

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.

You want to perform an implementation test for a note that contains a
manual activity. This is a manual preparation step in an automatic
correction instruction, but is also a manual follow-up step in a
different automatic correction instruction of the same note or of one or
more other notes. This is the result of the following two steps:
Follow-up step
The example here is the manual activity <(><<)>M-CI-2222>, which is part
of the note <(><<)>N1>. This note also contains the automatic correction
instruction <(><<)>A-CI-1111>. <(><<)>A-CI-1111> is added as a
prerequisite for <(><<)>M-CI-2222>. This performs the automatic
correction implementation first and then the manual activities.
Preparation step
You have a further note, <(><<)>N2>, which contains the automatic
correction instruction <(><<)>A-CI-3333>. This contains corrections for
which note <(><<)>N1> must be implemented in full. You have added <(>
<<)>M-CI-2222> as a prerequisite <(><<)>A-CI-3333> here. This means that
the manual steps must be implemented before the automatic correction
implementation <(><<)>A-CI-3333>.

System Response

The system cannot simulate the corrections in the specified order (in
implementation tests) or implement them.
Implementation order/queue in SNOTE:
1. <(><<)>A-CI-1111><(><<)>N1>
2. <(><<)>M-CI-2222><(><<)>N1>
3. <(><<)>A-CI-3333 ><(><<)>N2>
This is an error state and SNOTE is not designed to implement manual
corrections between two automatic correction instructions.

How to fix this error?

If this error occurs when notes are implemented using SNOTE, contact SAP
Support.
If this error occurs during an implementation test, proceed as follows
in accordance with the example above:
1. Break the link between the manual CI <(><<)>M-CI-2222> and the
automatic CI <(><<)>A-CI-3333>
2. Then choose from the below available options appropriately:
Create the new manual correction instruction <(><<)>M-CI-4444> in note
<(><<)>N2>. Here, specify that note <(><<)>N1> must be implemented
before <(><<)>N2> is implemented. Add this as a prerequisite for <(>
<<)>A-CI-3333>.
or
In the long text of note <(><<)>N2>, specify that note <(><<)>N1> must
be implemented in full before note <(><<)>N2> is implemented.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCWN073 - Manual activity &1 &2 &3 is not a pre- or post-implementation step ?

  The SAP error message SCWN073 indicates that a manual activity specified in a change request or transport request is not recognized as a valid pre- or post-implementation step. This error typically arises during the implementation of a change or transport in the SAP system, particularly when using the Change Request Management (ChaRM) functionality in SAP Solution Manager.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Activity Type: The manual activity you are trying to execute may not be defined as a valid pre- or post-implementation step in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the change management process may not include the specified manual activity.
  Incorrect Sequence: The manual activity may not be in the correct sequence of steps as defined in the change management process.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the specified manual activity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Activity Definition: Verify that the manual activity you are trying to execute is correctly defined in the system as a pre- or post-implementation step. You can do this by checking the configuration in the Change Request Management settings.
  Review Process Configuration: Ensure that the change management process is correctly configured to include the manual activity. This may involve checking the process template and ensuring that all necessary steps are included.
  Correct Sequence: Make sure that the manual activity is being executed in the correct order as defined in the change process. If it is out of sequence, you may need to adjust the order of activities.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the activity has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring manual activities within the change management process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring manual activities in ChaRM.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Review any training materials or documentation related to SAP Solution Manager and Change Request Management to ensure proper understanding and configuration of manual activities.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.