How To Fix SWF_RUN012 - Data aging is not configured for BC_WORKITEM (Check note: 2173755).

SWF_RUN012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_RUN - Workflow Runtime System

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Data aging is not configured for BC_WORKITEM (Check note: 2173755).

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SWF_RUN012 - Details

• The SAP error message SWF_RUN012 indicates that data aging is not configured for the business context BC_WORKITEM. This error typically arises when the system attempts to perform operations related to workflow items, but the necessary data aging configuration is missing.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the data aging feature for the workflow items (BC_WORKITEM) has not been set up in the SAP system. Data aging is a process that helps manage the lifecycle of data by moving older data to less expensive storage, thereby improving performance and reducing costs.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to configure data aging for the business context BC_WORKITEM. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Note 2173755: The error message suggests checking SAP Note 2173755. This note contains specific instructions and details regarding the configuration of data aging for workflow items. Make sure to read through it carefully.
  
  
  Access Data Aging Configuration:
  
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