How To Fix SWF_SDM015 - Admin client: &1 event type linkages deleted from table SWFDEVTYP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_SDM - Workflow: Silent Data Migration Messages

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Admin client: &1 event type linkages deleted from table SWFDEVTYP

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_SDM015 - Admin client: &1 event type linkages deleted from table SWFDEVTYP ?

  The SAP error message SWF_SDM015 indicates that certain event type linkages have been deleted from the table SWFDEVTYP. This table is part of the SAP Workflow framework, which manages event types and their linkages to various workflow processes.
  Cause:
  The error message typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Manual Deletion: Event type linkages may have been manually deleted by an administrator or during a cleanup process.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting workflow configurations between systems, inconsistencies can occur if the event types are not properly included in the transport request.
  System Upgrade or Patch: An upgrade or patch might have inadvertently affected the event type configurations.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database that lead to the deletion of these linkages.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Event Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SWETYPV to check the event types and their configurations. Ensure that the necessary event types are correctly defined and linked.
  
  
  
  Recreate Missing Linkages:
  
  If you identify that certain linkages are missing, you can recreate them manually in the SWFDEVTYP table or through the appropriate configuration transactions.
  
  
  
  Transport Request Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including event types, were included.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any related errors or warnings that might provide additional context on why the linkages were deleted.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the workflow configuration to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction SWU_OBUF to check for inconsistencies in the workflow buffer.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide guidance on similar issues. You can search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to SWF_SDM015.
  
  
  
  Backup and Restore:
  
  If the deletions are significant and cannot be easily recreated, consider restoring from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWETYPV: Event Type Maintenance
  SWU_OBUF: Workflow Buffer Consistency Check
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on workflow management and event types.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the SWF_SDM015 error message.