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How To Fix SWF_FLEX_CDS012 - Could not find scenario '&1'.


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SWF_FLEX_CDS - CDS Message Class

  • Message number: 012

  • Message text: Could not find scenario '&1'.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_CDS012 - Could not find scenario '&1'. ?

    The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_CDS012, which states "Could not find scenario '&1'," typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or SAP Business Workflow when the system is unable to locate a specific scenario that is referenced in a workflow definition or configuration.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Scenario Definition: The scenario that is being referenced in the workflow is not defined in the system. This could happen if the scenario was deleted or never created.
    2. Incorrect Scenario Name: The scenario name provided in the workflow configuration might be misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
    3. Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the scenario.
    4. Transport Issues: If the scenario was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the scenario not to be created properly.

    Solution:

    1. Check Scenario Definition:

      • Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SWFVISU or SWDD) and verify if the scenario exists.
      • If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
    2. Verify Scenario Name:

      • Double-check the spelling and formatting of the scenario name in the workflow configuration.
      • Ensure that the name matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
    3. Check Authorizations:

      • Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the scenario. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
    4. Transport Check:

      • If the scenario was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors.
      • Ensure that all necessary objects related to the scenario were included in the transport request.
    5. Consult Documentation:

      • Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
    6. Debugging:

      • If you have access to debugging tools, you can try to debug the workflow to see where it fails and gather more information about the missing scenario.

    Related Information:

    • SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to the error message SWF_FLEX_CDS012. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions to common issues.
    • SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
    • Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Workflow Management to understand how scenarios are defined and managed.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.

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