How To Fix WFD_WP1_MSG025 - Person ID has changed from &1&2 to &3&4. Undo this change to proceed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFD_WP1_MSG - Message Class for Worker Integration WP1

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Person ID has changed from &1&2 to &3&4. Undo this change to proceed.

What causes this issue?

The person ID has been changed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Go to the source system or monitoring tool. Undo the change to return
to the correct person ID value.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFD_WP1_MSG025 - Person ID has changed from &1&2 to &3&4. Undo this change to proceed. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WFD_WP1_MSG025
  
  Text: Person ID has changed from &1&2 to &3&4. Undo this change to proceed.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when the Person ID (usually the user or agent assigned to a workflow step) has been changed during the processing of a workflow task, but the system expects the original Person ID to remain unchanged.
  
  The workflow step is assigned to a specific Person ID (user or agent).
  During processing, the Person ID was modified (for example, changed manually or programmatically).
  The system detects this change and throws the error because it expects the Person ID to be consistent for the workflow step.
  
  This typically happens when:
  
  A user tries to reassign or change the agent of a workflow task in an unauthorized or unsupported way.
  Custom code or user action modifies the Person ID in the workflow container or task.
  The workflow runtime expects the original Person ID to be maintained for consistency and authorization reasons.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the Person ID assigned to the workflow step remains unchanged during processing, or if a change is necessary, it must be done through supported methods.
  Steps to fix:
  
  
  Undo the Person ID change:
  
  Revert the Person ID back to the original value as indicated in the error message.
  This can be done by correcting the workflow container or task assignment.
  
  
  
  Check workflow agent assignment:
  
  Verify if the workflow step agent assignment is correct.
  If reassignment is needed, use the standard SAP functionality to reassign workflow tasks (e.g., via transaction SWIA or SWI1).
  
  
  
  Review custom code:
  
  If there is any custom code or user exit modifying the Person ID, review and adjust it to prevent unauthorized changes.
  Ensure that any changes to the Person ID are done before the workflow step is created or assigned, not during processing.
  
  
  
  Use standard SAP tools for reassignment:
  
  Use transaction SWIA (Work Item Administration) to reassign tasks properly.
  Avoid manual changes to workflow container elements that hold the Person ID.
  
  
  
  Check workflow configuration:
  
  Ensure that the workflow step is configured correctly and that the agent determination is stable and consistent.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWIA - Work Item Administration (to reassign or manage workflow tasks)
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to check workflow design)
  SWETYPV - Event Linkage (to check event-triggered workflows)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to workflow agent assignment or WFD_WP1_MSG025 for any specific patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Workflow Concepts:
  
  The Person ID is critical for workflow authorization and processing.
  Changing the Person ID during workflow processing can cause inconsistencies and is generally not allowed unless done through proper reassignment.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WFD_WP1_MSG025 indicates that the Person ID assigned to a workflow step has been changed unexpectedly. To fix it, revert the Person ID to the original value or reassign the task using standard SAP workflow tools. Avoid manual or unauthorized changes to the Person ID during workflow processing.
  
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