How To Fix SWF_RUN_LOG_MESSAGE020 - Error identifying the initiator (check property &1)

SWF_RUN_LOG_MESSAGE020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_RUN_LOG_MESSAGE - Workflow Log: Error Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Error identifying the initiator (check property &1)

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

In the workflow definition, for dialog steps you can set a value in
"sap.bc.bmt.wfm.initiator" in the "Properties" tab. This can be an
expression that refers to a field in the workflow container. A user name
is expected as the value at runtime (with no This is stored in field
WI_CRUSER of the work item header. The value is displayed for example as
"Created By" in the log.
The property can be redefined (SWDD_CONFIG).
Check the expression.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SWF_RUN_LOG_MESSAGE020 - Details

• The SAP error message SWF_RUN_LOG_MESSAGE020 indicates that there is an issue with identifying the initiator of a workflow. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Workflow when the system is unable to determine who initiated a particular workflow instance. The message often includes a placeholder (e.g., &1) that indicates the property or parameter that is causing the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect User ID: The user ID of the initiator may be missing or incorrectly specified in the workflow instance.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to initiate the workflow or to access the relevant data.
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow definition or in the binding of the initiator's properties.
  Data Consistency Issues: The data related to the workflow instance may be inconsistent or corrupted, leading to difficulties in identifying the initiator.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues with