How To Fix 5W107 - Workflow template & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Workflow template & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The workflow template 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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W107 - Workflow template & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 5W107 indicates that a workflow template does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when a workflow is being triggered or executed, but the specified workflow template cannot be found in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Workflow Template: The specified workflow template has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Template ID: The workflow template ID being referenced is incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow template was transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the workflow template.
  Namespace Issues: The workflow template might exist in a different namespace that is not accessible in the current context.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Workflow Template Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) to check if the workflow template exists. You can search for the template by its ID.
  
  
  
  Verify Template ID:
  
  Ensure that the workflow template ID you are using is correct. Double-check for any typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the workflow template was recently transported, verify that the transport request was successful and that the template is available in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the workflow template. You may need to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Namespace Verification:
  
  If the workflow template is in a different namespace, ensure that you are referencing it correctly and that you have access to that namespace.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Workflow Template:
  
  If the template is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it based on the original specifications.
  
  
  
  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
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for workflows to understand how to create and manage workflow templates.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to workflow templates and the specific error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 5W107.