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.

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.
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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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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 to create it or import the necessary configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Process Type:
  
  Ensure that the process type name is correctly specified in the transaction or program where the error occurred.
  Check for any typos or discrepancies in the naming.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the process type was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the process type settings. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific process type or workflow configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWFVISU (Workflow Visualization), SWF_CONFIG (Workflow Configuration), and SWF_WORK (Workflow Workbench).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific error message or process type for any known issues or patches.
  Workflow Documentation: Review SAP's official documentation on workflow management for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SWF_XI_ADAPTER402 error message.