How To Fix 5W106 - Workflow task & does not exist

5W106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Workflow task & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The workflow task 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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5W106 - Details

• The SAP error message 5W106 indicates that a workflow task does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow when the system is unable to find a specific workflow task that is referenced in a workflow definition or instance.
  Causes:
  
  Task Deletion: The workflow task may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Incorrect Task ID: The task ID referenced in the workflow may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the task may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the workflow task.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the workflow settings or the task definition.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Task Existence: Verify that the task ID exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code SWO1