How To Fix SWF_CST010 - Standard profile for background user (&) not generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_CST - Message Class for Workflow Customizing

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Standard profile for background user (&) not generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_CST010 - Standard profile for background user (&) not generated ?

  The SAP error message SWF_CST010 indicates that the standard profile for a background user has not been generated. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow and can be related to issues with user profiles or authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Background User Profile: The standard profile for the specified background user has not been created or is incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to generate or access the background user profile.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the workflow settings or in the user management settings.
  System Settings: The system may not be properly configured to handle background processing for workflows.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Generate the Standard Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the background user ID (the one indicated in the error message).
  Check if the user exists and if the profile is assigned correctly.
  If the profile is missing, you may need to create it manually or regenerate it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute background jobs and workflows.
  You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Check the workflow configuration settings in transaction SWU3 (Automatic Workflow Customizing) to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the background user is correctly defined in the workflow settings.
  
  
  
  Check System Settings:
  
  Ensure that the system is configured to allow background processing. This may involve checking the settings in transaction RZ10 for profile parameters related to background processing.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes related to SWF_CST010 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the workflow again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  RZ10: Profile Parameter Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more detailed information on workflow configuration and user management.
  
  
  SAP Community: You can also check the SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SWF_CST010 error and implement a solution.