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Message type: E = Error
Message class: SWF_ALM - Workflow: Alert Monitor
Message number: 023
Message text: &1 work items of type &2 with status &3 deleted
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SWF_ALM023
- &1 work items of type &2 with status &3 deleted ?The SAP error message SWF_ALM023 indicates that a certain number of work items of a specific type and status have been deleted. This message is typically related to the SAP Business Workflow component, which manages the execution of business processes in SAP systems.
Cause:
The error message SWF_ALM023 can occur due to several reasons:
- Manual Deletion: Work items may have been manually deleted by a user or administrator.
- Workflow Termination: The workflow instance may have been terminated, leading to the deletion of associated work items.
- System Cleanup: A background job or system cleanup process may have removed old or completed work items based on retention policies.
- Error in Workflow: There may be an error in the workflow definition or execution that causes work items to be deleted unexpectedly.
Solution:
To address the SWF_ALM023 error, consider the following steps:
Check Workflow Logs: Review the workflow logs to identify any issues or errors that may have led to the deletion of work items. You can use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection with Frequency) to analyze the work items.
Review Workflow Configuration: Ensure that the workflow is correctly configured and that there are no errors in the workflow definition. Check for any conditions that might lead to the deletion of work items.
User Authorization: Verify that users have the appropriate authorizations to manage work items. Unauthorized users may inadvertently delete work items.
System Cleanup Settings: Check the settings for any background jobs that perform cleanup of work items. Adjust the retention period if necessary to prevent premature deletion.
Recreate Work Items: If the deletion was unintentional and the work items are critical, you may need to recreate them manually or through a custom program.
Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the SWF_ALM023 error message.
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