How To Fix SWF_RUN529 - No recipient for work item exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_RUN529 - No recipient for work item exists ?

  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 may not have the necessary authorizations to receive or process the work item.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Assignment: Ensure that the work item has a valid user assigned. You can check the workflow instance in transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to see the details of the work item and its assigned user.
  Verify User Status: Check if the user is active and not locked. You can do this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Review Workflow Configuration: Inspect the workflow definition in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to ensure that the agent assignment is correctly configured. Make sure that the binding for the recipient is set up properly.
  Check Organizational Structure: Ensure that the organizational structure is correctly defined and that the roles are assigned to the appropriate users.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to receive and process the work item. You can use transaction SU53 to check for authorization issues.
  Reassign Work Item: If necessary, you can manually reassign the work item to a valid user using transaction SWIA (Work Item Administration).
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWIA: Work Item Administration
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Workflow Documentation: Review SAP documentation on workflows for best practices in configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SWF_RUN529 error and implement a solution to resolve it.