How To Fix WER391 - Rule set id &1 and name &2 do not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 391

• Message text: Rule set id &1 and name &2 do not match

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER391 - Rule set id &1 and name &2 do not match ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WER391 - Rule set id &1 and name &2 do not match
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when there is a mismatch between the Rule Set ID and the Rule Set Name during the configuration or execution of a workflow or business rule in SAP. Essentially, the system expects a specific Rule Set ID to correspond to a particular Rule Set Name, but the values provided do not align.
  This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect assignment or input of Rule Set ID and Rule Set Name.
  Data inconsistency in the rule repository.
  Transport or system copy issues where rule sets are not properly synchronized.
  Manual changes or errors in customizing or development objects related to rule sets.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP Business Workflow or Business Rule Framework plus (BRF+), rule sets are identified by both an ID and a name. These two must correspond correctly. If the system finds that the ID and name do not match, it raises this error to prevent incorrect rule execution.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Rule Set ID and Name:
  
  Check the rule set ID and name in the transaction or program where the error occurs.
  Use transaction BRF+ (BRFPLUS) or the relevant workflow configuration transaction to verify the rule set details.
  
  
  
  Correct the Mismatch:
  
  If you are manually entering the rule set ID and name, ensure they correspond exactly.
  If the rule set was transported from another system, verify that the transport was successful and consistent.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing and Repository:
  
  Use transaction SWO1 or BRF+ to check the rule sets.
  If necessary, recreate or re-import the rule set to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error persists, debug the program or workflow to see where the mismatch occurs.
  Check the tables storing rule set information (e.g., BRF+ tables or workflow tables).
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WER391 for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  BRF+ (BRFPLUS) – Business Rule Framework plus for managing rule sets.
  SWDD – Workflow Builder.
  SWO1 – Business Object Builder (for workflows).
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  BRF+ related tables like FDT_RULESET or FDT_RULESET_T.
  Workflow tables like SWW_RULESET.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for SAP Notes related to rule set inconsistencies or transport issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on BRF+ and Workflow rule sets.
  SAP Community forums for similar issues.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context where this error occurs (e.g., during workflow activation, rule execution, transport import), I can give more specific guidance.