How To Fix SRMWF004 - Not possible to start remote workflow with mandatory parameters

SRMWF004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRMWF - Records Management Workflow

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Not possible to start remote workflow with mandatory parameters

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SRMWF004 - Details

• The SAP error message SRMWF004 indicates that there is an issue with starting a remote workflow due to missing mandatory parameters. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow when a workflow is triggered remotely, and it requires certain parameters that have not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Mandatory Parameters: The workflow definition may require specific parameters to be passed when starting the workflow, and these parameters are not being provided.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: The workflow may not be correctly configured to accept the parameters that are being sent.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system trying to start the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to pass the required parameters.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the workflow runtime environment or communication issues between systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SRMWF004 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Review the