How To Fix SWF_FLEX_DEF132 - CDS view '&' has no key field for work item ID and can't be used

SWF_FLEX_DEF132 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_DEF -

• Message number: 132

• Message text: CDS view '&' has no key field for work item ID and can't be used

What causes this issue?

This CDS view will be used to provide runtime data of the current
work item. The work item is represented by key WI_ID. The CDS view
must have key field "WorkflowTaskInternalID".

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select another CDS view.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_DEF132 - CDS view '&' has no key field for work item ID and can't be used ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_DEF132 indicates that a Core Data Services (CDS) view is being used in a context where a key field for the work item ID is required, but the specified CDS view does not have a key field defined. This can occur in scenarios involving workflow or task management where the system needs to uniquely identify work items.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Field: The CDS view referenced in the error message does not have a key field defined that can be used to uniquely identify records, specifically the work item ID.
  Incorrect Configuration: The CDS view may not be configured correctly for the intended use case, particularly in the context of workflows or task management.
  Incompatibility: The CDS view may not be compatible with the workflow framework due to its structure or the way it is defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Add a Key Field: Modify the CDS view to include a key field that can be