How To Fix SWN047 - & relevant subscriptions found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWN - WF Notif: Messages

• Message number: 047

• Message text: & relevant subscriptions found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWN047 - & relevant subscriptions found ?

  The SAP error message SWN047 typically relates to issues with the SAP Workflow Notification system, specifically when there are problems with the subscriptions for workflow notifications. This error can occur in the context of the SAP Business Workflow and the SAPconnect (SMTP) configuration.
  Cause:
  The SWN047 error message usually indicates that there are issues with the subscriptions for workflow notifications. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the workflow notifications may not be set up correctly in transaction SWN1 (Workflow Notification Settings).
  User Not Subscribed: The user may not be subscribed to the relevant workflow notifications.
  Invalid Email Address: The email address configured for the user may be invalid or not properly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to receive notifications.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues with the SAP system or the SMTP server.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWN047 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Subscription Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SWN1 and verify the settings for workflow notifications.
  Ensure that the relevant users are subscribed to the appropriate notifications.
  
  
  
  Verify User Email Addresses:
  
  Check the email addresses of the users in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they are valid and correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the users have the necessary authorizations to receive workflow notifications. You can check this in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after attempting to send a notification.
  
  
  
  Check SMTP Configuration:
  
  Verify the SMTP configuration in transaction SCOT (SAPconnect Administration) to ensure that the email sending settings are correct and that the SMTP server is reachable.
  
  
  
  Test Email Sending:
  
  Use transaction SOST to check the status of sent emails and see if there are any errors in sending notifications.
  
  
  
  Check for System Errors:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any errors that might indicate issues with the workflow or email sending process.
  
  
  
  Re-subscribe Users:
  
  If necessary, you can unsubscribe and then re-subscribe users to the notifications to refresh their settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWN1: Workflow Notification Settings
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SCOT: SAPconnect Administration
  SOST: Send Requests
  SM21: System Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring workflow notifications and troubleshooting common issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the SWN047 error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues causing the SWN047 error message in your SAP system.