How To Fix SWEBDAV_CLIENT009 - &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWEBDAV_CLIENT - WebDAV Client

• Message number: 009

• Message text: &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWEBDAV_CLIENT009 - &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SWEBDAV_CLIENT009 typically indicates that a WebDAV client specified in the system does not exist or is not properly configured. This error can occur in scenarios where SAP is trying to interact with a WebDAV server or service, and it cannot find the specified client.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Client: The client ID specified in the configuration does not exist in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: The WebDAV client may not be properly configured or activated in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service trying to access the WebDAV client may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Incorrect URL or Endpoint: The URL or endpoint specified for the WebDAV service may be incorrect or unreachable.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Client Existence:
  
  Verify that the client ID specified in the error message exists in the SAP system. You can do this by checking the client settings in transaction SCC4 or using relevant configuration transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SWE2 (Workflow Event) or SWE1 (Workflow Template) to check the configuration of the WebDAV client.
  Ensure that the WebDAV client is correctly set up and activated.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the WebDAV client. You can check this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and review the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Validate URL/Endpoint:
  
  Check the URL or endpoint configuration for the WebDAV service. Ensure that it is correct and that the service is reachable from the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to WebDAV configuration for any specific requirements or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  WebDAV: WebDAV (Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning) is an extension of HTTP that allows clients to perform remote web content authoring operations. It is often used for file management and collaboration.
  SAP Workflow: The error may be related to SAP Workflow configurations, so understanding how workflows interact with WebDAV can be beneficial.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SWEBDAV_CLIENT009 error in your SAP system.