How To Fix S~137 - Startevent & not exists in process &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S~ - Repository API Business Navigator

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Startevent & not exists in process &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S~137 - Startevent & not exists in process & ?

  The SAP error message "S~137 Startevent & not exists in process &" typically indicates that there is an issue with a workflow or process in SAP Business Workflow. This error occurs when the system is trying to start an event that is not defined or does not exist in the specified process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Event Definition: The event that is being triggered does not exist in the workflow definition.
  Incorrect Process ID: The process ID specified in the error message may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Workflow Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the workflow configuration or the workflow itself may not be activated.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, there may be missing components or inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Event Definition:
  
  Go to the workflow definition in the SAP system and verify that the event you are trying to start is defined correctly.
  Use transaction code SWDD to access the Workflow Builder and check the event definitions.
  
  
  
  Verify Process ID:
  
  Ensure that the process ID mentioned in the error message is correct and corresponds to an active workflow.
  You can check the process ID in the workflow definition.
  
  
  
  Activate Workflow:
  
  If the workflow is not activated, activate it using transaction code SWDD.
  Make sure all necessary components of the workflow are active.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the workflow was transported, ensure that all related objects were included in the transport request.
  Check for any missing components or inconsistencies in the target system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the workflow to identify where the error is occurring.
  Use transaction code SWI1 to analyze workflow instances and check for any errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific workflow or event you are working with for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection for Recurrent Work Items
  SWI2_DURA: Work Item Selection for Duration-based Work Items
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to the error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider reaching out to the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the "S~137 Startevent & not exists in process &" error message in SAP.