How To Fix SWF_CCMS240 - No active subordinate deadline monitoring job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_CCMS - CCMS: Monitoring

• Message number: 240

• Message text: No active subordinate deadline monitoring job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_CCMS240 - No active subordinate deadline monitoring job ?

  The SAP error message SWF_CCMS240: No active subordinate deadline monitoring job typically indicates that the system is unable to find an active job that is responsible for monitoring deadlines in the workflow. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly in the context of SAP Business Workflow.
  Cause:
  
  Job Not Scheduled: The subordinate deadline monitoring job may not have been scheduled or activated in the system.
  Job Failure: The job may have failed previously and is not currently running.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the workflow settings that prevent the job from being created or executed.
  System Issues: There could be underlying system issues, such as problems with the job scheduling system or background processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Scheduling:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 to check if the deadline monitoring job is scheduled. Look for jobs with the name RSWWD_MONITOR or similar.
  If the job is not found, you may need to schedule it manually.
  
  
  
  Schedule the Job:
  
  Use transaction SM36 to create a new job.
  Enter the job name and specify the program RSWWD_MONITOR to monitor deadlines.
  Set the appropriate start time and frequency for the job.
  
  
  
  Check Job Logs:
  
  If the job exists but is not running, check the job logs for any errors or issues that may have caused it to fail.
  Resolve any issues indicated in the logs.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the workflow configuration is correct and that all necessary settings are in place for deadline monitoring.
  Check the workflow definitions and ensure that deadlines are properly defined.
  
  
  
  System Health Check:
  
  Perform a general health check of the SAP system to ensure that there are no underlying issues affecting job scheduling and execution.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to workflow and job scheduling for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Job Scheduling
  SWI1: Workflow Overview
  SWI2_FREQ: Workflow Deadline Monitoring
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to workflow and job scheduling.
  
  
  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 the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.