How To Fix SWN048 - Subscription with the ID & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWN - WF Notif: Messages

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Subscription with the ID & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWN048 - Subscription with the ID & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SWN048 indicates that a subscription with the specified ID does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Workflow Notification (SWN) framework, which is used to send notifications about workflow events to users.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Subscription ID: The most common cause is that the subscription ID you are trying to access or reference does not exist in the database.
  Deleted Subscription: The subscription may have been deleted or not created properly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the notification settings or the subscription setup.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the subscription.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Subscription ID: Verify that the subscription ID you are using is correct. You can do this by checking the relevant tables or using transaction codes like SWN1 (for managing subscriptions).
  Create or Recreate Subscription: If the subscription does not exist, you may need to create it again. Use transaction SWN1 to create a new subscription.
  Review Deletion Logs: If the subscription was deleted, check the logs to understand why it was removed and if it can be recreated.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the subscription. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify user roles and permissions.
  System Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the SAP Workflow Notification framework to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SWN1: Manage subscriptions for workflow notifications.
  SWN_SELSEN: Selection of subscriptions.
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  SWN_SUBSCR: This table contains the subscription details. You can check this table to see if the subscription ID exists.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the SWN framework or the error message SWN048.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Workflow and Notification Management for detailed guidance on setting up and managing subscriptions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.