How To Fix SWF_CCMS162 - Event linkages with ERROR status exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_CCMS - CCMS: Monitoring

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Event linkages with ERROR status exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_CCMS162 - Event linkages with ERROR status exist ?

  The SAP error message SWF_CCMS162 indicates that there are event linkages in the SAP system that are in an ERROR status. This typically relates to issues with workflow events that are not being processed correctly, which can disrupt the normal functioning of workflows in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Event Linkage Issues: The error usually arises when there are problems with the event linkages, such as:
  
  Missing or incorrect configuration of event linkages.
  Events that are not being triggered as expected.
  Issues with the underlying business processes that generate the events.
  Problems with the workflow itself, such as missing or incorrect workflow definitions.
  
  
  
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that prevent the event from being processed correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to process the events.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWF_CCMS162 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Event Linkages:
  
  Go to transaction code SWETYPV to check the event linkages.
  Verify that the event types and the corresponding workflows are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Analyze Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction code SWI1 to analyze the workflow logs and identify any specific errors related to the workflows that are causing the event linkages to fail.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Events:
  
  Ensure that the events that should trigger the workflows are being generated correctly. You can use transaction code SWEL to monitor event creation.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Definitions:
  
  Check the workflow definitions in transaction code SWDD to ensure they are correctly set up and activated.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Events:
  
  If you identify specific events that are in ERROR status, you can attempt to reprocess them. This can often be done through transaction code SWF_WORKFLOW or by using the appropriate function modules.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to process the events. This may involve checking roles and profiles in transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the error message SWF_CCMS162. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  System Restart: In some cases, a system restart may help clear temporary issues that are causing the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWETYPV: Event Type Linkage
  SWI1: Workflow Overview
  SWEL: Event Trace
  SWDD: Workflow Definition
  SWF_WORKFLOW: Workflow Management
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for workflows and event management for more detailed guidance on configuring and troubleshooting workflows.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issues causing the SWF_CCMS162 error in your SAP system.