How To Fix SWF_FLEX_DEF222 - Local principal group '&1' for notification is not defined in workflow

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_DEF -

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Local principal group '&1' for notification is not defined in workflow

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_DEF222 - Local principal group '&1' for notification is not defined in workflow ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_DEF222 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a workflow in SAP Business Workflow. Specifically, it means that the local principal group specified for a notification is not defined in the workflow. This can occur when the workflow is trying to send a notification to a group that does not exist or is not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Principal Group: The principal group specified in the workflow definition does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow might be incorrectly configured, leading to references to non-existent groups.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, the principal group may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the principal group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Principal Group Definition:
  
  Go to the workflow definition in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Verify that the principal group specified in the notification step is correctly defined and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Principal Group:
  
  If the principal group does not exist, you can create it using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) or by defining it in the workflow configuration.
  Ensure that the group is properly assigned to the relevant users.
  
  
  
  Adjust Workflow Configuration:
  
  If the principal group is incorrect, modify the workflow definition to point to a valid group.
  Save and activate the workflow after making changes.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the workflow was transported, ensure that all necessary objects, including the principal group, were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the principal group.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the workflow to ensure that notifications are sent correctly without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder for creating and modifying workflows.
  PFCG: Role Maintenance for managing roles and authorizations.
  SWI1: Work Item Selection for monitoring workflow instances.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on workflow configuration and principal groups.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWF_FLEX_DEF222 error and ensure that your workflow notifications are functioning correctly.