How To Fix SWN173 - User &1 has subscribed to no messages with parameter &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWN - WF Notif: Messages

• Message number: 173

• Message text: User &1 has subscribed to no messages with parameter &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWN173 - User &1 has subscribed to no messages with parameter &2 ?

  The SAP error message SWN173 indicates that a user has subscribed to no messages for a specific parameter. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Workflow Notification system, which is used to send notifications to users about workflow events.
  Cause:
  The error message SWN173 can be caused by several factors:
  
  
  No Subscriptions: The user specified in the error message has not subscribed to any notifications for the specified parameter. This could be due to the user not being set up correctly in the system or not having the necessary subscriptions.
  
  
  Incorrect Parameter: The parameter specified in the error message may not be valid or may not correspond to any existing notifications that the user can subscribe to.
  
  
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be configured correctly, or the user may not have the necessary authorizations to receive notifications.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP system regarding the workflow notifications, such as missing or incorrect settings in the SWN (SAP Workflow Notification) configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWN173 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Subscriptions:
  
  Go to transaction code SWN1 (Workflow Notification) and check the subscriptions for the user in question.
  Ensure that the user has subscribed to the relevant notifications.
  
  
  
  Review Parameter Settings:
  
  Verify that the parameter specified in the error message is correct and corresponds to a valid notification type.
  Check the configuration of the notification types in the system.
  
  
  
  User Profile and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to receive notifications. Check the user’s roles and profiles to confirm that they have the required access.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the SAP Workflow Notification system. This can be done using transaction code SWNCONFIG to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the relevant workflow templates and events are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the notification system to ensure that the user can now receive messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWN1: Workflow Notification Management
  SWNCONFIG: Workflow Notification Configuration
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection by Frequency
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring workflow notifications and managing user subscriptions.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the SWN173 error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SWN173 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.