How To Fix SWN149 - Work item executed with decision option '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWN - WF Notif: Messages

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Work item executed with decision option '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWN149 - Work item executed with decision option '&1' ?

  The SAP error message SWN149 indicates that a work item was executed with a decision option that is not recognized or is invalid. This message typically arises in the context of SAP Business Workflow, where users are required to make decisions on work items (such as approve, reject, etc.).
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Decision Option: The decision option specified in the work item is not valid or does not exist in the workflow definition.
  Workflow Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the workflow configuration or the way the decision options are defined in the workflow.
  Custom Development: If there are custom workflows or modifications, they may not be correctly handling the decision options.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the decision option.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWN149 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Review the workflow definition in the SAP Business Workflow (transaction code SWDD) to ensure that the decision options are correctly defined and match what is being used in the work item.
  
  
  
  Validate Decision Options:
  
  Ensure that the decision options being used in the work item are valid and correspond to the expected values in the workflow.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Logic:
  
  If there are custom workflows or enhancements, check the custom code to ensure that it correctly handles the decision options.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the work item has the necessary authorizations to perform the action associated with the decision option.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 to check the workflow logs for more detailed information about the work item and any errors that may have occurred during its execution.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made to the workflow or decision options, test the workflow to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder - to check and modify workflows.
  SWI1: Work Item Selection - to view work items and their statuses.
  SWI2_FREQ: To analyze the frequency of work items.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation on Business Workflow for more details on configuring workflows and decision options.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SWN149 error and implement a solution to resolve it.