How To Fix SWR121 - The workflow & cannot be started using the XML log (ID=&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWR - Business Workflow: WAPI Interfaces

• Message number: 121

• Message text: The workflow & cannot be started using the XML log (ID=&)

What causes this issue?

Workflow &V1& is to be started using an XML document. The XML document
is created in accordance with the transfer format ID &V2&.
Transfer formats for XML documents are predefined in the basic data of
the workflow on the <ZK>WebFlow</> tab page, with which the workflow
can be started. These entries do not agree with the current transfer
format.

System Response

The workflow is not started.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWR121 - The workflow & cannot be started using the XML log (ID=&) ?

  The SAP error message SWR121 indicates that a workflow cannot be started due to an issue that is logged in the XML log. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow when there is a problem with the workflow definition or the environment in which the workflow is being executed.
  Causes of SWR121 Error
  
  
  Workflow Definition Issues: The workflow definition may be incomplete, incorrect, or not activated. This can include missing steps, incorrect event bindings, or other configuration issues.
  
  
  Authorization Problems: The user attempting to start the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the workflow.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The workflow may require specific data or parameters that are not being provided or are incorrect.
  
  
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the system configuration, such as missing or incorrect settings in the workflow environment.
  
  
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the workflow