How To Fix SWN163 - Configuration no longer exists. See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWN - WF Notif: Messages

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Configuration no longer exists. See long text

What causes this issue?

The following configuration no longer exists in transaction SWNCONFIG
(or SWNADMIN):
Scenario: &V1&
Category: &V2&
Filter: &V3&

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

However notifications still exist for this configuration in the runtime
tables. Since the configuration no longer exists, the notifications are
neither updated nor reorganized using program RSWNNOTIFDEL.
If you no longer require the notifications for this configuration, you
can delete them physically from the runtime tables using the 'Delete
Inconsistent Runtime Data' function.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWN163 - Configuration no longer exists. See long text ?

  The SAP error message SWN163 ("Configuration no longer exists. See long text") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Workflow Notification (SWN) configuration. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified configuration for sending workflow notifications, which may be due to various reasons such as deletion or modification of the configuration settings.
  Causes:
  
  Deleted Configuration: The configuration for the workflow notifications may have been deleted or is no longer active.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, it may not have been properly imported or may have been lost during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the configuration.
  System Changes: Changes in the system landscape, such as upgrades or migrations, may have affected the existing configurations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to transaction code SWN1 (Workflow Notification Configuration) and verify if the configuration exists. If it does not, you may need to recreate it.
  
  
  
  Recreate Configuration:
  
  If the configuration is missing, you can create a new configuration in transaction SWN1. Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the configuration was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported. If not, you may need to re-transport the configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the workflow notification settings. You may need to check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review System Changes:
  
  If there have been recent upgrades or changes to the system, review the changes to see if they might have affected the workflow notification settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to workflow notifications for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SWN1: Workflow Notification Configuration
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection for Frequency
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP Basis or Workflow team for further assistance.