How To Fix SWF_FLEX_TRANSPORT017 - Wrong source system [scenario &1, transportNo &2]

SWF_FLEX_TRANSPORT017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_TRANSPORT - Workflow: Flexible Workflow Transport

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Wrong source system [scenario &1, transportNo &2]

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_TRANSPORT017 - Wrong source system [scenario &1, transportNo &2] ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_TRANSPORT017 indicates that there is an issue with the source system specified in a transport request. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow and transport management, particularly when trying to transport workflow-related objects between different SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Wrong source system [scenario &1, transportNo &2]" suggests that the transport request is trying to reference a source system that is not valid or does not match the expected configuration. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The source system defined in the transport request does not match the actual source system where the objects are located.
  Transport Request Issues: The transport request may have been incorrectly created or modified, leading to inconsistencies.
  Missing or Incorrect Scenarios: The scenario specified in the transport request may not exist or may not be properly configured in the target system.
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the