How To Fix SWF_FLEX_RUN072 - Responsibility Management supported only on HANA database

SWF_FLEX_RUN072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_RUN - Workflow: Runtime Errors

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Responsibility Management supported only on HANA database

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SWF_FLEX_RUN072 - Details

• The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_RUN072 indicates that the Responsibility Management functionality is only supported on the HANA database. This error typically arises when you are trying to use features or functionalities that are specifically designed for the HANA database while your system is running on a different database platform (like Oracle, SQL Server, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  
  Database Compatibility: The Responsibility Management feature in SAP is optimized for the HANA database, and certain functionalities may not be available or supported on other database systems.
  System Configuration: Your SAP system may be configured to use a non-HANA database, which leads to this error when attempting to access HANA-specific features.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Database Type: Verify the database type your SAP system is currently using. You can do this by checking the system information in the SAP GUI.
  Upgrade to HANA: If your organization requires the Responsibility Management functionality, consider migrating your SAP system to the HANA database. This would involve