How To Fix SWF_FLEX_RUN071 - Scenario '&1' not activated (Root cause: Not found in database)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_RUN - Workflow: Runtime Errors

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Scenario '&1' not activated (Root cause: Not found in database)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_RUN071 - Scenario '&1' not activated (Root cause: Not found in database) ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_RUN071 indicates that a specific scenario (denoted by '&1') is not activated in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Process Management (BPM) when the system is trying to execute a workflow scenario that has not been properly configured or activated.
  Cause:
  
  Scenario Not Activated: The most common cause is that the workflow scenario has not been activated in the system. This could be due to a missing configuration step during the setup of the workflow.
  Database Issues: The scenario might not be found in the database, which could indicate that it was never created or that there is a problem with the database connection.
  Transport Issues: If the scenario was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the scenario.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Scenario:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SWFVISU (Workflow Visualization) or SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Check if the scenario is listed and activate it if it is not.
  If you are using a custom scenario, ensure that it has been properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Check Database Entries:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the scenario exists in the relevant database tables.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or troubleshoot why it is missing.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the scenario was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that all necessary objects were included.
  Check the transport logs for any errors.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the workflow scenario.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues if the user is facing access problems.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific workflow scenario for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on activating workflow scenarios.
  Workflow Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the workflow configuration settings in your SAP system, as this can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  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 resolve the SWF_FLEX_RUN071 error and successfully activate the required workflow scenario.