How To Fix SWUO028 - Starting application for document creation

SWUO028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWUO - Business Workflow: Office Integration

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Starting application for document creation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWUO028 - Starting application for document creation ?

  The SAP error message SWUO028 typically indicates an issue with the workflow or the application that is supposed to create a document. This error can occur in various contexts, often related to workflow management in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: The workflow might not be properly configured, leading to the inability to start the application for document creation.
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to start the application.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters passed to the workflow or the application might be incorrect or incomplete.
  System Issues: There could be underlying system issues, such as performance problems or system downtime, affecting the workflow execution.
  Application Not Available: The application that is supposed to create the document may not be available or properly installed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Workflow Configuration: Review the workflow configuration in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to ensure that all steps are correctly defined and that the application is properly linked.
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