How To Fix SWF_FLEX_RUN004 - No process found which can be started (scenario '&1')

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_RUN - Workflow: Runtime Errors

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No process found which can be started (scenario '&1')

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_RUN004 - No process found which can be started (scenario '&1') ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_RUN004 indicates that there is no process available that can be started for the specified scenario. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or SAP Flexible Workflow when the system is unable to find a valid process definition for the given scenario.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Process Definition: The process definition for the specified scenario may not exist in the system.
  Inactive Process: The process definition might exist but is not activated or is in an inactive state.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to start the process.
  Incorrect Scenario Name: The scenario name provided may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the workflow settings or the scenario setup.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Process Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) and check if the process definition for the specified scenario exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Activate Process Definition:
  
  If the process definition exists but is inactive, activate it using the Workflow Builder.
  
  
  
  Verify Scenario Name:
  
  Ensure that the scenario name you are using is correct. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to start the process has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the workflow scenario in transaction SWF_CUSTOMIZE or relevant customizing transactions to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific workflow scenario for any additional configuration steps or prerequisites.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWF_CUSTOMIZE: Workflow Customizing
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection by Frequency
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the workflow to identify where the process is failing to start.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SWF_FLEX_RUN004 error in your SAP system.