How To Fix WFD_BL_MSG015 - The worker ID &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFD_BL_MSG - Message Class for Workforce Assignment and Details

• Message number: 015

• Message text: The worker ID &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFD_BL_MSG015 - The worker ID &1 does not exist. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WFD_BL_MSG015 The worker ID &1 does not exist.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a workflow or a related process tries to reference or assign a task to a worker ID (user or organizational object) that does not exist in the system. The "worker ID" typically refers to a user ID, position, organizational unit, or any other object defined in the SAP Business Workflow system.
  Common causes include:  
  
  The user or organizational object has been deleted or is inactive.  
  The worker ID was mistyped or incorrectly maintained in the workflow container or task assignment.  
  The workflow is referencing an outdated or incorrect organizational object.  
  The user master record (e.g., in table USR02) does not exist or is locked.  
  The workflow container element that holds the worker ID is not properly populated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Worker ID:  
  
  Check the worker ID mentioned in the error message.  
  Use transaction SU01 to verify if the user exists and is active.  
  For organizational objects, use PPOME or PO13 to check if the position or organizational unit exists.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container:  
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to find the workflow instance.  
  Check the container elements to see what value is assigned to the worker ID field.  
  Correct the container value if it is incorrect or empty.
  
  
  
  Check Task or Agent Assignment:  
  
  Review the task definition in PFTC or the workflow in SWDD to ensure the agent assignment method is correct.  
  If the agent assignment is dynamic, verify the rule or method that determines the worker ID.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Reactivate User/Organizational Object:  
  
  If the user or object was deleted, recreate it or assign a valid existing worker ID.  
  If the user is locked, unlock it via SU01.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Enhancements:  
  
  If the workflow uses custom code to determine the worker ID, debug or review the code to ensure it returns a valid worker ID.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:  
  
  If the workflow was transported from another system, ensure that the referenced worker IDs exist in the target system.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SU01 - User maintenance  
  PPOME - Organizational management (change org structure)  
  PO13 - Maintain position  
  SWI1 - Work item selection  
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow log  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder  
  PFTC - Task maintenance
  
  
  
  Tables:  
  
  USR02 - User master data  
  HRP1001 - Organizational management relationships  
  SWWWIHEAD - Workflow header data  
  SWWWIWI - Workflow work items
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:  
  
  SAP Note related to workflow agent determination errors.  
  SAP Help Portal on Business Workflow agent assignment.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact worker ID or context (e.g., which workflow or task), I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.