How To Fix CM_EHFND_FW_WFF008 - Process variant was missing when creating instance var. MO_STATUS_MACHINE

CM_EHFND_FW_WFF008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_FW_WFF - Messages for Exception Obj. of EHS/PS&S Workflow Foundation

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Process variant was missing when creating instance var. MO_STATUS_MACHINE

What causes this issue?

This process variant is required for selecting the implementation of the
internal status network. However, there was no process variant available
when the process control object (PCO) was created.

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?

Ensure that the process definition is specified in the Customizing
activity <LS>Specify Process Definitions</>. Also, check if the
<DS:DE.EHFND_WFF_VARIANT>process variant</> is correct, and if the
assigned
<DS:DE.EHFND_WFF_STATUS_CLASS>status class</> exists and is
implemented.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF008 - Process variant was missing when creating instance var. MO_STATUS_MACHINE ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF008 indicates that a process variant is missing when trying to create an instance of the workflow status machine (in this case, MO_STATUS_MACHINE). This error typically arises in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Process Management (BPM) scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Process Variant: The most common cause of this error is that the specific process variant that the workflow is trying to reference does not exist in the system. This could happen if the process variant was deleted, not activated, or never created.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the workflow settings or the process variant settings that prevent the system from recognizing the required variant.
  Transport Issues: If the process variant was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing components.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) and check if the process variant exists.
  If it does not exist,