How To Fix CTWF053 - Proposal &1 &2 does not exist

CTWF053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTWF - Workflow in Change & Transport System

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Proposal &1 &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The transport proposal &V1& &V2& does not exist in the database of this
SAP system. Make sure that the SAP system &V1& is the Workflow Engine.

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

Contact the system administrator to clear up the problem.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTWF053 - Proposal &1 &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CTWF053 indicates that a proposal (or worklist) identified by the specified identifiers does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with worklists or proposals for cost planning, budgeting, or similar activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Proposal: The proposal or worklist you are trying to access has either been deleted or never existed.
  Incorrect Identifiers: The identifiers (&1 and &2) provided in the error message may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the proposal.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with data synchronization.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Identifiers: Double-check the proposal identifiers you are using. Ensure that they are correct and correspond to an existing proposal in the system.
  Check Proposal Status: If you have access, check the status of the proposal in the relevant transaction or report to see