How To Fix STMWFLOW011 - No task passed for function module "TMW_DELETE_TASKS"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STMWFLOW - Messages in Context of Package STMWFLOW

• Message number: 011

• Message text: No task passed for function module "TMW_DELETE_TASKS"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STMWFLOW011 - No task passed for function module "TMW_DELETE_TASKS" ?

  The SAP error message STMWFLOW011 indicates that there are no tasks passed for the function module TMW_DELETE_TASKS. This error typically occurs in the context of workflow management in SAP, particularly when dealing with task deletion in the workflow system.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  No Tasks Available: The function module is being called without any tasks to delete. This could happen if the workflow has already processed all tasks or if there was an issue in task creation.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow setup that prevents tasks from being generated or passed correctly.
  Data Consistency Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the database or workflow tables that lead to the absence of tasks.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the function may not have the necessary authorizations to view or delete tasks.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Task Existence:
  
  Verify if there are any tasks available for deletion. You can do this by checking the relevant workflow instances and their associated tasks in transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection).
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the workflow is correctly configured and that tasks are being generated as expected. Check the workflow definition and any associated task definitions.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the function module TMW_DELETE_TASKS to see why no tasks are being passed. This may provide insights into the underlying issue.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on the workflow tables to ensure that there are no inconsistencies. You can use transaction SWU_OBUF to check for inconsistencies in the workflow buffer.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the function has the necessary authorizations to access and delete tasks. You can check the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWU_OBUF: Workflow Buffer Consistency Check
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection by Frequency
  
  
  Function Module: TMW_DELETE_TASKS
  Workflow Management: Understanding how workflows and tasks are managed in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.