How To Fix STMWFLOW018 - The program ran without specifying client &

STMWFLOW018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The program ran without specifying client &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STMWFLOW018 - The program ran without specifying client & ?

  The SAP error message STMWFLOW018 indicates that a program was executed without specifying a client. This typically occurs in the context of background processing or when a program is run in a way that does not explicitly define the client in which it should operate.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Client Specification: The program was executed without a client parameter, which is required for the system to know which client to operate in.
  Background Job Configuration: If the program is being run as a background job, the job may not have been configured correctly to include the client information.
  Custom Programs: If the error arises from a custom ABAP program, it may not be handling client specifications properly.
  Transport Requests: If the program is part of a transport request, it may not have been properly set up to run in the target client.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify the Client: Ensure that the program is executed with the correct client specified. This can