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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_RUN_LOG_MESSAGE020 - Error identifying the initiator (check property &1) ?

  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 the workflow runtime environment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Workflow Instance: Review the specific workflow instance that generated the error. Check the properties and ensure that the initiator's user ID is correctly set.
  Verify User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to initiate the workflow. You can check this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Review Workflow Configuration: Go to transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) and check the workflow definition for any misconfigurations related to the initiator.
  Check Binding: Ensure that the binding for the initiator's properties is correctly set up in the workflow definition.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the workflow data to ensure there are no inconsistencies or corruption.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the workflow to trace where the error occurs and gather more information about the context of the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1: Work Item Selection - to view work items and their statuses.
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection - to view work items based on frequency.
  SWDD: Workflow Builder - to edit and manage workflows.
  SWI6: Workflow Log - to view logs related to workflow execution.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on workflows and error handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.