How To Fix SWB_OBJ_OPERATION112 - Insufficient meta data: Author and/or creation date/time are missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWB_OBJ_OPERATION - Messages in WB object operation

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Insufficient meta data: Author and/or creation date/time are missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWB_OBJ_OPERATION112 - Insufficient meta data: Author and/or creation date/time are missing ?

  The SAP error message SWB_OBJ_OPERATION112 indicates that there is insufficient metadata for a specific object in the SAP system, specifically that the author and/or creation date/time are missing. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when dealing with workflow-related objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Metadata: The primary cause of this error is that the workflow object (such as a task, template, or other workflow-related entity) does not have the required metadata fields populated. This can happen if the object was created or modified improperly, or if there was an issue during the transport of the object between systems.
  Corrupted Objects: Sometimes, objects can become corrupted or incomplete due to system errors or issues during data migration.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration may not be set up to capture or store the necessary metadata.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Metadata: 
  
  Use transaction SWO1 (Object Types) or SWB_TRE (Workflow Builder) to check the properties of the workflow object. Ensure that the author and creation date/time fields are populated.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Object: 
  
  If the object is missing critical metadata, consider recreating it. This can be done by copying the existing object and ensuring that all required fields are filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: 
  
  If the object was transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the object or manually adjust the metadata in the target system.
  
  
  
  System Configuration: 
  
  Review the system configuration settings related to workflow and metadata management. Ensure that the system is set up to capture and store the necessary metadata.
  
  
  
  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 related to metadata handling.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the official SAP documentation for workflow management to ensure that all necessary steps for object creation and management are being followed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWB_TRE (Workflow Builder), SWI1 (Work Item Selection), and SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection for Repeated Execution).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it appears to be a bug or a deeper system issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.