How To Fix SWF_RUN529 - No recipient for work item exists

SWF_RUN529 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_RUN - Workflow Runtime System

• Message number: 529

• Message text: No recipient for work item exists

What causes this issue?

The work item does not have a recipient in the current status. The
agents responsible for the work item are determined using a rule with
an asynchronous function to be executed. The confirmation has not yet
occurred.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Wait until the responsible agent has been determined by the rule for
agent determination.

Procedure for System Administrators

If there are problems with rule execution, agent determination can be
started again. The function <LS>Execute rules for work items again</>
is available in the administration menu of the workflow.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SWF_RUN529 - Details

• The SAP error message SWF_RUN529, which states "No recipient for work item exists," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow. This error indicates that a work item (a task that needs to be processed) cannot be delivered to any user or agent because there is no valid recipient assigned to it.
  Causes:
  
  Missing User Assignment: The work item may not have a user assigned to it. This can happen if the workflow is not properly configured to assign tasks to users or roles.
  User Deactivation: The user who is supposed to receive the work item may be inactive or locked in the system.
  Role or Organizational Structure Issues: The roles or organizational assignments may not be set up correctly, leading to no valid recipients being found.
  Workflow Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the workflow definition itself, such as incorrect binding of agents or missing conditions for recipient determination.
  Authorization Issues: The user