How To Fix SWRXI085 - No container exists for alert category '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWRXI - XI: Import of Process Definitions to WebFlow Engine

• Message number: 085

• Message text: No container exists for alert category '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWRXI085 - No container exists for alert category '&' ?

  The SAP error message SWRXI085 indicates that there is no container available for the specified alert category in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or SAP Alert Management when the system is trying to process alerts but cannot find the necessary configuration or data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The alert category specified in the error message may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Incorrect Alert Category: The alert category being referenced may not exist or may have been deleted or renamed.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the necessary configurations for the alert category may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the necessary data for the alert category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection for Frequency) to check if the alert category exists.
  Verify the configuration in transaction SWU3 (Automatic Workflow Customizing) to ensure that the alert categories are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Alert Category:
  
  If the alert category does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings for SAP Business Workflow.
  If it exists but is not functioning correctly, consider updating or reconfiguring it.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects related to the alert category were included and transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the alert categories and related data. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, SWU3, and SWI6 (for monitoring workflow).
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on Workflow and Alert Management for more detailed information on configuring and managing alerts.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage SAP support for further assistance.