How To Fix WFD_BL_MSG019 - The central person ID 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: 019

• Message text: The central person ID does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFD_BL_MSG019 - The central person ID does not exist. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message: WFD_BL_MSG019 - The central person ID does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow or Business Logic Framework (BLF) scenarios when the system tries to reference a Central Person ID (often related to the SAP Business Partner or HR master data) that does not exist or cannot be found in the system.
  
  The Central Person ID is typically a unique identifier for a person in the SAP system, often linked to the Business Partner (BP) or Personnel Number (PERNR).
  The workflow or process is trying to assign a task, send a notification, or perform an action involving a person whose ID is missing or incorrectly maintained.
  Possible reasons:
  
  The person ID was never created or maintained in the system.
  The ID was deleted or archived.
  There is a mismatch or incorrect mapping between the workflow data and the master data.
  Integration issues between HR and Workflow or Business Partner data.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Verify the Central Person ID:
  
  Check the ID that the workflow or process is trying to use.
  Confirm if this ID exists in the system (e.g., in the Business Partner master data or HR master data).
  
  
  
  Check Business Partner or HR Master Data:
  
  Use transaction codes like:
  
  BP (Business Partner) to search for the person.
  PA20 or PA30 (HR Master Data) to check personnel records.
  
  
  Ensure the person is active and the ID is correct.
  
  
  
  Correct or Create the Missing Person ID:
  
  If the person does not exist, create the Business Partner or HR master record.
  If the person exists but the ID is incorrect in the workflow, update the workflow data or the mapping.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow or BLF Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow step or BLF logic that references the Central Person ID.
  Ensure the correct field or variable is used to fetch the person ID.
  Check for any custom code or user exits that might be manipulating the person ID.
  
  
  
  Re-run or Restart the Workflow:
  
  After correcting the data, restart the workflow or re-trigger the process to verify the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Check Integration and Synchronization:
  
  If your system landscape involves multiple systems (e.g., SAP ERP and SAP CRM), ensure that the person data is synchronized properly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow and Business Partner integration.
  Look for notes mentioning WFD_BL_MSG019 or similar errors.
  
  
  
  Common Transactions:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow log to analyze the workflow instance.
  SWDD - Workflow Builder to check the workflow design.
  BP - Business Partner maintenance.
  PA20 / PA30 - HR master data display/change.
  
  
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Workflow tasks assigned to employees.
  Approval processes requiring person identification.
  Integration between HR and Workflow modules.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which module or process triggers this error), I can help tailor the solution further.