How To Fix SWF_GP_DEF190 - Context definition has errors: Element name &1 starts with a figure (0-9)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_GP_DEF - Guided Procedures Import

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Context definition has errors: Element name &1 starts with a figure (0-9)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_GP_DEF190 - Context definition has errors: Element name &1 starts with a figure (0-9) ?

  The SAP error message SWF_GP_DEF190 indicates that there is an issue with the context definition in a workflow. Specifically, the error states that an element name starts with a figure (0-9), which is not allowed in SAP naming conventions.
  Cause:
  In SAP, element names in workflow context definitions must adhere to specific naming rules. One of these rules is that element names cannot start with a digit. If an element name does start with a number, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to modify the element name that is causing the issue. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Element: Check the error message for the specific element name that is causing the issue (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  
  
  Access the Workflow Definition:
  
  Go to the workflow definition in the SAP system where the error is occurring.
  You can do this through transaction codes like SWDD (Workflow Builder) or SWFVISU (Workflow Visualization).
  
  
  
  Edit the Context Definition:
  
  Locate the context definition that contains the problematic element.
  Change the name of the element so that it does not start with a digit. For example, if the element is named 1Element, rename it to Element1 or any other valid name that starts with a letter.
  
  
  
  Save and Activate: After making the changes, save the workflow definition and activate it.
  
  
  Test the Workflow: Execute the workflow to ensure that the error has been resolved and that the workflow functions as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for workflow elements to avoid similar issues in the future. Generally, element names should start with a letter and can include letters, numbers, and underscores.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on workflow definitions and naming conventions.
  Error Handling: If you encounter similar errors in the future, check the naming of elements and ensure compliance with SAP's rules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWF_GP_DEF190 error and ensure that your workflow context definitions are correctly configured.