How To Fix SWF_CST033 - System user '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_CST - Message Class for Workflow Customizing

• Message number: 033

• Message text: System user '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_CST033 - System user '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SWF_CST033 indicates that a system user specified in a workflow or configuration does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Workflow when the system attempts to reference a user that has not been created or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  User Does Not Exist: The specified user ID is not present in the SAP user master data.
  Incorrect User ID: There may be a typo or incorrect user ID specified in the workflow configuration.
  User Deactivation: The user might exist but has been deactivated or locked.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from another system, the user might not have been created in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check if the user ID exists.
  If the user does not exist, create the user using the same transaction.
  
  
  
  Verify User Status:
  
  If the user exists, check if the user is active and not locked. You can do this in the same SU01 transaction.
  If the user is locked, unlock the user.
  
  
  
  Correct User ID:
  
  Review the workflow configuration to ensure that the user ID is correctly specified. Check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Transport Considerations:
  
  If the workflow was transported, ensure that all necessary users and roles are also transported or created in the target system.
  
  
  
  Workflow Configuration:
  
  If the user is part of a workflow task, ensure that the task is correctly configured to reference the right user or user group.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions required in the workflow.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection by Frequency
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on user management and workflow configuration.
  
  
  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 resolve the SWF_CST033 error and ensure that the workflow can reference the appropriate system user.