How To Fix SWF_CST272 - Tasks for IDoc interface = not general

SWF_CST272 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_CST - Message Class for Workflow Customizing

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Tasks for IDoc interface = not general

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SWF_CST272 - Details

• The SAP error message SWF_CST272, which states "Tasks for IDoc interface = not general," typically occurs in the context of workflow or IDoc processing in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the IDoc interface, specifically that the tasks associated with the IDoc are not set up correctly or are not general enough to be processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Task Assignment: The tasks associated with the IDoc interface may not be correctly assigned or may not be general tasks that can be executed in the workflow.
  Missing or Incorrect Workflow Configuration: The workflow configuration for handling IDocs may be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process trying to execute the IDoc may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the tasks associated with the IDoc.
  IDoc Type or Message Type Issues: The specific IDoc type or message type being processed may not have the necessary workflow