How To Fix SWF_RUN_SERVICES028 - &1 structures found which has to be generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_RUN_SERVICES - Workflow: Services

• Message number: 028

• Message text: &1 structures found which has to be generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_RUN_SERVICES028 - &1 structures found which has to be generated ?

  The SAP error message SWF_RUN_SERVICES028 indicates that there are structures that need to be generated in the context of workflow processing. This error typically arises when the workflow runtime environment is unable to find the necessary structures that are required for executing a workflow instance.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Structure Generation: The required structures for the workflow have not been generated or are incomplete.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, the necessary structures may not have been included in the transport.
  Development or Customization Changes: Changes made to the workflow or its associated objects may not have been properly activated or generated.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the workflow environment that prevent the structures from being generated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWF_RUN_SERVICES028 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Generate Workflow Structures:
  
  Go to transaction code SWU0 (Workflow Administration).
  Select the option to generate workflow structures. This will regenerate the necessary structures for the workflows.
  You can also use transaction SWU3 to perform a consistency check and generate missing objects.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Definitions:
  
  Ensure that all workflow definitions are correctly defined and activated. You can check this in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  If there are any changes made to the workflow, make sure to activate them.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the workflow was transported, ensure that all related objects and structures were included in the transport request.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate missing objects.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom workflows or modifications, ensure that the custom code is properly implemented and does not interfere with the standard workflow processing.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes and documentation related to workflow processing for any specific guidance or known issues related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWU0: Workflow Administration
  SWU3: Workflow Consistency Check
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to workflow structures and error SWF_RUN_SERVICES028.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWF_RUN_SERVICES028 error and ensure that the necessary structures for your workflows are generated correctly.