How To Fix SWF_SLS008 - Parameters for scheduling periodic deadlines are missing

SWF_SLS008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_SLS - Message Class for Deadline Monitoring (Deadline Service)

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Parameters for scheduling periodic deadlines are missing

What causes this issue?

Parameters required for calculating the due date and time of the
periodic deadline are missing. The due date and time of the deadline
could not be scheduled.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter either a valid ABAP objects class or a duration for calculating
the due date and time. The duration is specified by a time unit and
quantity.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SWF_SLS008 - Details

• The SAP error message SWF_SLS008 indicates that there are missing parameters for scheduling periodic deadlines in the workflow. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration or data to schedule a workflow task that is supposed to occur at regular intervals.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The workflow might not be properly configured to include the necessary parameters for scheduling.
  Incorrect or Incomplete Data: The data required for scheduling the periodic deadlines may be incomplete or incorrectly entered.
  Workflow Definition Issues: The workflow definition might not have the necessary settings for periodic execution.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the required authorizations to access the scheduling parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Go to the workflow definition in the SAP system and ensure that all necessary parameters for scheduling are correctly defined.
  Verify that the periodic deadline settings are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Task Parameters:
  
  Check the task that is causing the error and ensure that all