How To Fix SWF_EVT040 - Event consumers not started (check tenant setup status in SWU3)

SWF_EVT040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_EVT - Messages from Event Manager

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Event consumers not started (check tenant setup status in SWU3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_EVT040 - Event consumers not started (check tenant setup status in SWU3) ?

  The SAP error message SWF_EVT040 indicates that event consumers are not started, and it suggests checking the tenant setup status in transaction SWU3. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow and can prevent workflows from being triggered or processed correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The workflow environment may not be fully configured, particularly in relation to event handling.
  Event Consumer Not Active: The event consumer that is responsible for processing events may not be active or started.
  Issues with RFC Connections: There may be issues with Remote Function Call (RFC) connections that are required for event processing.
  Missing Authorizations: The user or system may lack the necessary authorizations to start the event consumers.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or misconfigurations that prevent the event consumers from starting.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWF_EVT040 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tenant Setup in SWU3:
  
  Go to transaction code SWU3.
  Execute