How To Fix SWF_RUN481 - Error with selection on database table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_RUN - Workflow Runtime System

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Error with selection on database table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_RUN481 - Error with selection on database table &1 ?

  The SAP error message SWF_RUN481 typically indicates that there is an issue with a selection on a database table in the context of a workflow. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help in resolving it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Table Name: The error may arise if the specified database table (&1) does not exist or is incorrectly referenced in the workflow.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified database table.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data in the database table that prevent the workflow from executing correctly.
  Database Locking: The table might be locked by another process, preventing the workflow from accessing it.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: The workflow might be incorrectly configured, leading to an invalid selection on the database table.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Name: Verify that the table name specified in the error message