How To Fix SWF_FLEX_RUN059 - Leading object not defined at workflow definition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_RUN - Workflow: Runtime Errors

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Leading object not defined at workflow definition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_RUN059 - Leading object not defined at workflow definition ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_RUN059 indicates that there is an issue with the workflow definition where the leading object is not defined. This typically occurs in SAP Business Workflow when the workflow is trying to execute but cannot find the necessary object that it needs to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Leading Object: The leading object (such as a business object or a task) that the workflow is supposed to work with is not defined or is incorrectly configured in the workflow definition.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: The workflow might be referencing an object that does not exist or has been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, the leading object may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the leading object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition: 
  
  Go to the workflow definition in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) and verify that the leading object is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the object type and instance are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Existence:
  
  Check if the leading object exists in the system. You can do this by using the relevant transaction code or by checking the object in the database.
  If the object is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the workflow was transported, ensure that all related objects were included in the transport request.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate missing objects.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the leading object.
  You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the workflow to identify where the leading object is being referenced and why it is not found.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific workflow and leading object to ensure that all configurations are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection for Recurrent Tasks
  SWI2_DURA: Work Item Selection for Duration Tasks
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  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 and resolve the issue related to the SWF_FLEX_RUN059 error message in your SAP workflow.