How To Fix WFD_BL_MSG046 - No valid residence rules found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 046

• Message text: No valid residence rules found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFD_BL_MSG046 - No valid residence rules found. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WFD_BL_MSG046 No valid residence rules found.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Workflow when the system cannot find any valid residence rules for a workflow task or step. Residence rules determine where (which organizational unit, user, or role) a workflow task should "reside" or be assigned during processing.
  Common reasons include:
  
  Missing or incomplete residence rules in the workflow customizing.
  Incorrect or missing configuration in the Organizational Management (OM) or Personnel Administration (PA) modules.
  The workflow step is configured to use residence rules, but no valid rules exist for the current context (e.g., no valid organizational unit or position assigned).
  The workflow container or context does not provide the necessary data for residence rule determination.
  The validity period of the residence rules does not cover the current date.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Residence Rule Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SWI1 or SWDD (Workflow Builder) and check the workflow step that triggers the error.
  Verify if the step uses residence rules for agent determination.
  Use transaction PFTC to check the task and its agent assignment method.
  
  
  
  Verify Residence Rules in Customizing:
  
  Use transaction SPRO ? SAP Reference IMG ? Workflow ? Basic Settings ? Define Residence Rules.
  Check if residence rules are defined for the relevant organizational objects (e.g., position, organizational unit).
  Ensure the rules are valid for the current date and scenario.
  
  
  
  Check Organizational Management Data:
  
  Use transaction PPOME or PO13 to verify the organizational structure.
  Confirm that the positions, organizational units, and jobs are correctly maintained and active.
  Ensure that the user or agent is assigned to the correct position or organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container Data:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to analyze the workflow instance.
  Verify that the workflow container has the necessary organizational object data (e.g., position, org unit) required by the residence rules.
  
  
  
  Adjust or Create Residence Rules:
  
  If no residence rules exist, create appropriate rules that map organizational objects to agents.
  Make sure the rules cover the relevant organizational objects and are valid.
  
  
  
  Test the Workflow:
  
  After adjustments, test the workflow again to confirm that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Residence Rules:
  
  Residence rules are part of SAP Workflow agent determination. They help the system decide where a workflow task should be assigned based on organizational data.
  
  
  Agent Determination Methods:
  
  Besides residence rules, SAP Workflow supports other methods like direct user assignment, role-based assignment, or rule-based assignment.
  
  
  Transactions to Know:
  
  SWDD – Workflow Builder
  PFTC – Task Maintenance
  SPRO – Customizing (for residence rules)
  PPOME / PO13 – Organizational Management
  SWI1 / SWI2_FREQ – Workflow log and analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow residence rules for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  If you provide the workflow ID or task details, I can help you with more specific instructions.