How To Fix SWF_XI_INB_CONF018 - Specified queues for process type &1 (&2): &3, &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_XI_INB_CONF - Configuration Inbound Processing

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Specified queues for process type &1 (&2): &3, &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_XI_INB_CONF018 - Specified queues for process type &1 (&2): &3, &4 ?

  The SAP error message SWF_XI_INB_CONF018 typically indicates an issue with the configuration of inbound queues for a specific process type in SAP Workflow or SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI). This error message is related to the configuration of queues that are used for processing messages in the system.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the specified queues for a process type are not correctly configured or are missing. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Queue Configuration: The queues specified for the process type are either not defined or incorrectly set up in the system.
  Transport Issues: There may be issues with the transport of configuration settings between different systems (e.g., from development to production).
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies in the configuration that prevent the queues from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWF_XI_INB_CONF018 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Queue Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SWF_XI_INB_CONF) to check the configuration of inbound queues.
  Ensure that the queues specified for the process type are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Process Type:
  
  Confirm that the process type mentioned in the error message is correctly configured in the system.
  Check if the process type is active and properly linked to the queues.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Settings:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Make sure that the configuration is consistent across all relevant systems (development, quality assurance, production).
  
  
  
  Check for System Errors:
  
  Look for any system errors or inconsistencies that might be affecting the workflow or message processing.
  Use transaction codes like SM21 (System Log) or ST22 (Dump Analysis) to check for any related errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific process type and queue configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and transport settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWF_XI_INB_CONF for inbound configuration, SWI1 for workflow monitoring, and SXI_MONI for monitoring XI messages.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific error message or process type for any known issues or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring inbound queues and process types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SWF_XI_INB_CONF018 error in your SAP system.