How To Fix SWF_XI_ADAPTER402 - Setting for process type &1 does not exist. Cannot change.


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SWF_XI_ADAPTER - XI BPM: Messages

  • Message number: 402

  • Message text: Setting for process type &1 does not exist. Cannot change.

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to change an entry for a process type in the settings for
    inbound processing. The system does not accept this change.
    <ZH>The system has caught an unexpected situation that should not occur
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    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?

    Restart the transaction and check whether the required setting still
    exists for the process type. If not, try your change again. If the
    system still refuses the change, create a message with detailed
    information on how to reproduce the problem.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_XI_ADAPTER402 - Setting for process type &1 does not exist. Cannot change. ?
    The SAP error message SWF_XI_ADAPTER402 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a process type in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the system is unable to find the settings for the specified process type, which prevents any changes from being made.
    
    Cause: Missing Configuration: The process type specified in the error message does not have any configuration settings defined in the system. Incorrect Process Type: The process type may have been incorrectly specified or may not exist in the system. Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the process type settings.
    Solution: Check Configuration: Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SWFVISU for workflow visualization or SWF_CONFIG for workflow configuration). Verify that the process type exists and is correctly configured. If it does not exist, you may need

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