How To Fix SWF_RUN595 - Workflow name undefined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_RUN - Workflow Runtime System

• Message number: 595

• Message text: Workflow name undefined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_RUN595 - Workflow name undefined ?

  The SAP error message SWF_RUN595, which states "Workflow name undefined," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow when the system is unable to identify or locate the specified workflow name. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Workflow Definition: The workflow you are trying to execute may not be defined in the system. This could be due to it not being activated or created properly.
  Incorrect Workflow Name: The workflow name specified in the triggering event or configuration might be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing definitions.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the workflow definition.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the workflow settings or in the related business object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) and verify if the workflow exists and is active.
  Ensure that the workflow is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Workflow Name:
  
  Double-check the workflow name in the configuration or the triggering event to ensure it is spelled correctly and matches the defined workflow.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the workflow was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the workflow was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the workflow, including any associated business objects or event triggers that may be misconfigured.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the workflow execution to identify where the failure occurs. You can use transaction SWI1 to monitor workflow instances and see if there are any additional error messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Workflow Monitoring
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on workflows and troubleshooting common issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SWF_RUN595 error and implement the appropriate solution.