How To Fix SWF_FLEX_TRANSPORT004 - Unexpected status &3 for scenario content [scenario &1, transportNo &2]

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_TRANSPORT - Workflow: Flexible Workflow Transport

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Unexpected status &3 for scenario content [scenario &1, transportNo &2]

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_TRANSPORT004 - Unexpected status &3 for scenario content [scenario &1, transportNo &2] ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_TRANSPORT004 indicates that there is an unexpected status for a scenario content during a transport operation. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow and Flexible Transport Management, where scenarios are transported between different systems (e.g., from development to quality assurance or production).
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Status: The scenario content may be in a status that is not expected or allowed for transport. This could happen if the scenario is not fully activated or if it is in a state that prevents it from being transported.
  
  
  Transport Request Issues: There may be issues with the transport request itself, such as it being incomplete, not released, or having dependencies that are not met.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: There could be configuration errors in the workflow or transport settings that lead to this unexpected status.
  
  
  System Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies between the source and target systems, such as