How To Fix SWN116 - Selection &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWN - WF Notif: Messages

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Selection &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWN116 - Selection &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SWN116, which states "Selection &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Workflow Notification (SWN) framework. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific selection variant or configuration that is expected to be present.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Variant: The selection variant specified in the workflow configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow or notification settings may be incorrectly configured, pointing to a non-existent selection variant.
  Transport Issues: If the selection variant was transported from another system, it may not have been included or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Selection Variants:
  
  Go to transaction code SE38 or SE80 and check if the selection variant exists. You can also use transaction SE11 to look for the relevant table entries.
  If the selection variant is missing, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the workflow configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SWN1 to review the settings for the workflow notifications. Ensure that the selection variant specified in the configuration is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the selection variant was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was included in the transport request and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWN1: Workflow Notification Configuration
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to the SWN116 error. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SWN116 error and implement a solution to resolve it.