How To Fix WFF_KW014 - Transport key entries could not be determined for &1 KW objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFF_KW - Web Financials Forms: Knowledge Warehouse Connection

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Transport key entries could not be determined for &1 KW objects

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  SAP Error Message:
  WFF_KW014: Transport key entries could not be determined for &1 KW objects
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during workflow transport or when trying to transport workflow-related objects (KW objects) such as tasks, events, container elements, or other workflow definitions. The system is unable to determine the transport keys (transport layer or package information) for one or more workflow objects involved in the transport request.
  Common causes include:
  
  The workflow objects are not assigned to a development class/package.
  The workflow objects are created locally (in $TMP package) and not assigned to a transportable package.
  Inconsistent or missing transport layer assignments for the workflow objects.
  The workflow objects might be locked or in an inconsistent state.
  The transport request is missing or incorrectly specified.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you try to create or release a transport request for workflow objects.
  During the import/export of workflow objects between systems.
  When using transaction SWDD or SWETYPV to transport workflow definitions.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check Package Assignment:
  
  Open the workflow object(s) in the Workflow Builder (transaction SWDD).
  Check the package assignment of the workflow container elements, tasks, or events.
  Make sure all workflow objects are assigned to a proper development class/package (not $TMP).
  If objects are in $TMP, assign them to a transportable package.
  
  
  
  Assign Transport Layer:
  
  Ensure the package assigned to the workflow objects has a transport layer assigned.
  Use transaction SE03 or SE80 to check package and transport layer assignments.
  
  
  
  Reassign Objects if Needed:
  
  If objects are in $TMP, use transaction SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) or SE80 to change the package.
  Alternatively, recreate the workflow objects in a transportable package.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Request:
  
  Make sure the transport request is correctly created and assigned.
  Use transaction SE09 or SE10 to verify the transport request.
  
  
  
  Use Workflow Transport Tools:
  
  Use transaction SWETYPV to check and maintain the transport settings for workflow object types.
  Ensure the workflow object types are correctly configured for transport.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks or Inconsistencies:
  
  Verify that the workflow objects are not locked by another user.
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks.
  If inconsistencies exist, try to repair or recreate the objects.
  
  
  
  Transport Workflow Objects via SWDD:
  
  When transporting workflows, use the standard SAP transport mechanism via SWDD or SWETYPV.
  Avoid manual transport of workflow objects unless necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to workflow transport issues, e.g., SAP Note 108993 or others relevant to your SAP version.
  Transport of Workflow Objects: Workflow objects are special because they consist of multiple components (tasks, events, container elements). All components must be transportable.
  Transport Organizer: Workflow objects are transported as part of the transport organizer requests, so proper package assignment is crucial.
  Workflow Development: Always develop workflow objects in transportable packages to avoid such errors.
  
  
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  Error Message
  WFF_KW014: Transport key entries could not be determined for &1 KW objects
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow objects not assigned to transportable package or missing transport layer info
  
  
  Solution
  Assign workflow objects to a transportable package, check transport layer, verify transport request
  
  
  Transactions to Use
  SWDD, SWETYPV, SE03, SE80, SE09, SE10, SM12
  
  
  Additional Notes
  Workflow objects must be in transportable packages; check SAP Notes for specific fixes
  
  
  
  
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