How To Fix SWUO032 - Predefined application is not available (choose another)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWUO - Business Workflow: Office Integration

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Predefined application is not available (choose another)

What causes this issue?

You tried to load a document for which there is no appropriate
application on your PC.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Install the application. Refer to system administration if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWUO032 - Predefined application is not available (choose another) ?

  The SAP error message SWUO032, which states "Predefined application is not available (choose another)," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a predefined application that is required for a specific workflow task or action.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Inactive Application: The application that the workflow is trying to call may not be defined in the system or may be inactive.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the workflow or the application that it is trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the application.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow or application was recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing components.
  Incorrect Workflow Definition: The workflow definition may be pointing to an incorrect or outdated application.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Application Availability:
  
  Go to transaction code SWO1 (Object Types) and check if the application object is defined and active.
  Ensure that the application is correctly configured and available in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) to review the workflow definition and ensure that it is correctly set up to call the intended application.
  Check the binding of the workflow to the application and ensure that it is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the application. This can be done using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the workflow or application was transported, ensure that all necessary components were transported correctly. Check for any missing objects or inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Alternative Applications:
  
  If the predefined application is not available, consider configuring an alternative application that can fulfill the same purpose. This can be done in the workflow definition.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific workflow or application to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWO1: Object Types
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the error message SWUO032. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SWUO032 error in your SAP system.