How To Fix 50112 - Workflow &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 50 - Messages in Package EEOB

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Workflow &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You tried to start a workflow that does not exist.

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?

Check the Customizing settings for the front office.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 50112 - Workflow &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "50112 Workflow &1 does not exist" typically indicates that the system is trying to access a workflow that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a workflow is being triggered for a business process, but the corresponding workflow definition is missing or has not been activated.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Workflow Definition: The specified workflow ID does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Workflow: The workflow might exist but is not activated or has been deactivated.
  Incorrect Workflow ID: There may be a typo or incorrect reference to the workflow ID in the configuration or code.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the workflow.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) and check if the workflow with the specified ID exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or import it from another system.
  
  
  
  Activate Workflow:
  
  If the workflow exists but is inactive, activate it in the Workflow Builder (SWDD).
  
  
  
  Verify Workflow ID:
  
  Double-check the workflow ID being referenced in the configuration or code to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the workflow was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the workflow was included and correctly imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the workflow. You may need to check roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific workflow to ensure that all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection by Frequency
  SWI2_DURA: Work Item Selection by Duration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific workflow or error message.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the workflow execution to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.