How To Fix SWB_TODO_CHECKS005 - First info not in line 1 or 3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWB_TODO_CHECKS - Error Messages for Tool During Todo Checks

• Message number: 005

• Message text: First info not in line 1 or 3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWB_TODO_CHECKS005 - First info not in line 1 or 3 ?

  The SAP error message SWB_TODO_CHECKS005 indicates that there is an issue with the structure of a task or work item in the SAP Business Workflow. Specifically, the error message states that the "First info not in line 1 or 3," which typically means that the expected format or structure of the data being processed does not conform to the required specifications.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Data Format: The data being processed does not follow the expected format. For example, if the first line of the data is expected to contain specific information and it is missing or incorrectly formatted.
  Workflow Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow definition or the task that is being executed.
  Missing or Incorrect Parameters: Required parameters for the workflow task may be missing or incorrectly set.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWB_TODO_CHECKS005 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Workflow Definition:
  
  Review the workflow definition to ensure that all required fields and parameters are correctly defined.
  Make sure that the first line of the data being processed contains the expected information.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Data:
  
  Ensure that the input data being passed to the workflow task is in the correct format. Check for any missing or incorrectly formatted information.
  If the data is coming from an external source, verify that the source is providing the data in the expected format.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection - Frequency) to analyze the work items and see where the error is occurring.
  You can also use transaction SWI6 to check the workflow logs for more detailed error messages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the workflow task and its expected input format.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWB_COND (Workflow Condition) and SWF_VISU (Workflow Visualization) for better workflow management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SWB_TODO_CHECKS005 error in your SAP system.