How To Fix UJB_EXCEPTION204 - BPF: Invalid activity performer &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJB_EXCEPTION - BPC: BPF Message Class

• Message number: 204

• Message text: BPF: Invalid activity performer &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJB_EXCEPTION204 - BPF: Invalid activity performer &1 ?

  The SAP error message UJB_EXCEPTION204 with the description "BPF: Invalid activity performer &1" typically occurs in the context of Business Process Framework (BPF) or Business Process Management (BPM) within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify or validate the performer (user or role) assigned to a specific activity in a business process.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid User or Role: The user or role specified as the performer for the activity does not exist or is not valid in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the activity.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the BPF or BPM settings, leading to the assignment of an invalid performer.
  Data Consistency: The data related to the performer may be inconsistent or corrupted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Performer Assignment:
  
  Verify that the performer (user or role) assigned to the activity is valid and exists in the system.
  Ensure that the user is active and not locked or deactivated.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the authorization profiles assigned to the user to ensure they have the necessary permissions to perform the activity.
  Use transaction codes like SU01 to check user details and PFCG to review role assignments.
  
  
  
  Validate BPF Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the BPF or BPM to ensure that all activities and performers are correctly defined.
  Check for any recent changes in the configuration that might have led to this issue.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the BPF or BPM data to identify any inconsistencies or errors.
  Use transaction codes like SWI1 to monitor workflow instances and identify any issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to BPF and BPM for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWI1 (Work Item Selection), SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection - Frequency), and PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing workflows and roles.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to BPF and BPM for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Management: Understanding user management and role assignment in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UJB_EXCEPTION204 error in your SAP system.