How To Fix SWF_CST172 - Sending to objects and HR objects = not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_CST - Message Class for Workflow Customizing

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Sending to objects and HR objects = not activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_CST172 - Sending to objects and HR objects = not activated ?

  The SAP error message SWF_CST172, which states "Sending to objects and HR objects = not activated," typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow when there is an issue with the configuration of the workflow or the related objects. This error indicates that the system is trying to send data to certain objects, but the necessary settings or activations are not in place.
  Cause:
  
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow might not be properly configured to handle the specific objects or HR-related data.
  Object Activation: The objects that the workflow is trying to interact with may not be activated in the system.
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the required objects.
  System Settings: There may be system settings that need to be adjusted to allow for the sending of data to the specified objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Go to the workflow definition in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) and ensure that all necessary steps and objects are correctly configured.
  Verify that the workflow is activated.
  
  
  
  Activate Required Objects:
  
  Ensure that the relevant HR objects or any other objects involved in the workflow are activated. This can typically be done in the relevant transaction codes (e.g., PA30 for HR master data).
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to execute the workflow and access the required objects.
  
  
  
  System Settings:
  
  Review the system settings related to workflows and HR objects. This may involve checking configuration settings in transaction SPRO or other relevant configuration transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific workflow or HR objects you are working with. There may be specific instructions or known issues documented by SAP.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the workflow to identify where the error is occurring. This can provide insights into what specific object or setting is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection by Frequency
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SWF_CST172 error in your SAP system.