How To Fix SWF_FLEX_DEF091 - Active process definition not found (scenario:&1;object:&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_DEF -

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Active process definition not found (scenario:&1;object:&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_DEF091 - Active process definition not found (scenario:&1;object:&2) ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_DEF091 indicates that an active process definition could not be found for a specific scenario and object. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or SAP Business Process Management (BPM) when the system is trying to execute a workflow or process that is not properly defined or activated.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Process Definition: The process definition for the specified scenario is not activated in the system.
  Missing Process Definition: The process definition may not exist in the system at all, possibly due to deletion or incorrect configuration.
  Incorrect Scenario/Object: The scenario or object specified in the error message may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Transport Issues: If the process definition was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) and check if the process definition for the specified scenario exists and is active.
  If it is not active, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Scenario and Object:
  
  Ensure that the scenario and object mentioned in the error message are correct. You can check the configuration in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the process definition was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully without errors.
  
  
  
  Recreate Process Definition:
  
  If the process definition is missing or corrupted, you may need to recreate it based on the requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the process definition.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific workflow or process you are working with for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection for Recurrent Tasks
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.