How To Fix SWN024 - No explanatory text exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWN - WF Notif: Messages

• Message number: 024

• Message text: No explanatory text exists

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWN024 - No explanatory text exists ?

  The SAP error message SWN024 ("No explanatory text exists") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Workflow Notification (SWN) framework. This error indicates that there is no explanatory text available for a specific notification or workflow item that the system is trying to process or display.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Elements: The most common cause of this error is that the text elements (explanatory texts) for the workflow notifications have not been maintained in the system. This can happen if the workflow was created without providing the necessary text descriptions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the workflow or notification settings, leading to the system being unable to retrieve the appropriate text.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the text elements may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Text Elements:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) and check the workflow definition.
  Ensure that all necessary text elements are maintained. You can do this by navigating to the relevant workflow task and checking the "Text" tab.
  If texts are missing, you can create or edit them as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the workflow and ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Check the task definitions and ensure that they are correctly linked to the appropriate text elements.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the workflow was transported, ensure that the transport request included all necessary objects, including text elements.
  If texts are missing in the target system, you may need to manually create them or re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you can use transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to analyze the work items and see if there are any additional details that can help identify the problem.
  You can also check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that might provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on maintaining workflow texts.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation on workflow management and notification settings for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or SAP support channels for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWN024 error and ensure that your workflow notifications are functioning correctly.