How To Fix SWF_BND_001009 - Target for assignment missing. Statement will be ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_BND_001 - Messages for workflow binding class

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Target for assignment missing. Statement will be ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_BND_001009 - Target for assignment missing. Statement will be ignored ?

  The SAP error message SWF_BND_001009 indicates that there is a missing target for an assignment in a workflow. This typically occurs when a workflow definition is trying to assign a task or an object to a target that has not been defined or is not available in the context of the workflow.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Target Definition: The target for the assignment (like a user, role, or organizational unit) is not defined in the workflow configuration.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: The workflow might be incorrectly configured, leading to references to non-existent or invalid targets.
  Changes in Organizational Structure: If there have been changes in the organizational structure (like roles or users being deleted or renamed), the workflow may reference outdated targets.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, some dependencies might not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration: 
  
  Go to the workflow definition in the SAP system and check the assignment steps. Ensure that all targets are correctly defined and exist in the system.
  Use transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) to review the workflow definition.
  
  
  
  Validate Target Objects:
  
  Ensure that the users, roles, or organizational units referenced in the workflow are active and correctly configured.
  You can check user assignments using transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or roles using PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Adjust Workflow Steps:
  
  If a target is no longer valid, you may need to adjust the workflow steps to point to a valid target.
  You can also add error handling or default assignments to ensure that the workflow can proceed even if a specific target is missing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the workflow to ensure that it functions correctly without generating the error.
  
  
  
  Transport Considerations:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects and dependencies were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection with Frequency
  SWI2_DURA: Work Item Selection with Duration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for workflows to understand the configuration and management of workflows better.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.