How To Fix SWP109 - Error when executing an event-triggering step

SWP109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWP - WFM: Messages

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Error when executing an event-triggering step

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWP109 - Error when executing an event-triggering step ?

  The SAP error message SWP109 indicates that there is an issue when executing an event-triggering step in a workflow. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Workflow, where workflows are designed to automate business processes.
  
  Cause:
  The SWP109 error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Event: The event that is supposed to trigger the workflow step may not be correctly defined or may not exist.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to trigger the event or execute the workflow step.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the workflow definition or in the event linkage.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the workflow runtime environment or database inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWP109 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Event Definition:
  
  Verify that the event triggering the workflow step is correctly defined in the workflow configuration.
  Ensure that