How To Fix SWB_TODO_CHECKS109 - Data element supplement required for &1, but no reference to dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Data element supplement required for &1, but no reference to dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWB_TODO_CHECKS109 - Data element supplement required for &1, but no reference to dictionary ?

  The SAP error message SWB_TODO_CHECKS109 indicates that a data element supplement is required for a specific object (denoted by &1), but there is no reference to the dictionary for that object. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Workflow scenarios where certain data elements or structures are expected to have supplementary information or definitions that are missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Element Definition: The data element that is referenced in the workflow or business process does not have a corresponding entry in the data dictionary.
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow or business process may be incorrectly configured, leading to references to non-existent or improperly defined data elements.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another, it is possible that the transport did not include all necessary components, leading to missing definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Element Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the data element referenced in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the workflow.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to review the workflow configuration.
  Ensure that all data elements used in the workflow are correctly defined and referenced.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific workflow or business process you are working with. There may be specific requirements or known issues documented.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the workflow to identify where the error is occurring and gather more context about the missing data element.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical business process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for workflows and data elements to understand the requirements and configurations better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.