What is the first step to ensure the workflow engine runs properly in SAP Master Data Governance?

To ensure the workflow engine runs properly in SAP Master Data Governance, initiating the process by creating the default WF-BATCH user is paramount. This user serves as a background user account specifically configured for executing workflow tasks in MDG. Without this account, the workflow engine would lack the necessary authentication and operational identity required to function correctly, which could lead to workflow failures or interruptions.

Creating the WF-BATCH user allows the system to automate tasks and notifications essential for the workflow processes. It essentially lays the foundation for the workflow functionality in SAP MDG. The configuration of this user must include proper authorizations to enable it to perform actions on behalf of users in the workflow.

Other steps, while significant in their context, come after establishing the WF-BATCH user. Transaction SWU3 is used for automatic workflow customization and is beneficial after the user setup, as is designing the user interface and updating master data itself. These tasks support and enhance workflow processes but cannot be effectively executed or initiated without first having the WF-BATCH user in place.