How To Fix SWF_CST028 - No activity with 'error' status executable automatically

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_CST - Message Class for Workflow Customizing

• Message number: 028

• Message text: No activity with 'error' status executable automatically

What causes this issue?

You have tried to execute automatically a node that contains only
activities with the <ZK>error</> status, which cannot be executed
automatically.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Execute the activites that have the <ZK>error</> status manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_CST028 - No activity with 'error' status executable automatically ?

  The SAP error message SWF_CST028 indicates that there is no activity with an 'error' status that can be executed automatically in the context of a workflow. This typically occurs in SAP Business Workflow when a workflow instance encounters an error, and the system is unable to find a suitable activity to handle that error automatically.
  Cause:
  
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow may not be configured correctly to handle errors. This can happen if there are no error handling steps defined in the workflow.
  Missing Error Handling Activities: The workflow might lack activities that are designated to handle errors, such as a specific error handling task or a fallback process.
  Workflow Instance State: The workflow instance may be in a state where it cannot proceed due to the absence of defined error handling logic.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the execution of error handling activities.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Workflow Design: Check the workflow definition to ensure that there are appropriate error handling activities defined. You can do this using the Workflow Builder (transaction code SWDD).
  Add Error Handling Activities: If there are no error handling activities, consider adding them to the workflow. This could include tasks that can be executed when an error occurs, such as notifying a user or executing a compensating transaction.
  Check Workflow Instance: Use transaction code SWI1 to analyze the workflow instance and see the current status and any error messages associated with it.
  Adjust Workflow Settings: Ensure that the workflow settings allow for automatic error handling. This may involve configuring the workflow to include error handling paths.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to perform the error handling activities.
  Testing: After making changes, test the workflow to ensure that it can handle errors as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Workflow Monitoring: Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2 to monitor workflow instances and identify any issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to workflow error handling.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on Business Workflow for best practices in designing workflows with error handling capabilities.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWF_CST028 error and ensure that your workflow can handle errors appropriately.