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

SWF_FLEX_RUN059 - Overview

• 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