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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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