How To Fix FBZ_WF016 - Proposal run does not exist, or workflow is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FBZ_WF - Release of Payment Proposal

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Proposal run does not exist, or workflow is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FBZ_WF016 - Proposal run does not exist, or workflow is not active ?

  The SAP error message FBZ_WF016 indicates that there is an issue with the proposal run in the context of the payment processing workflow. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid proposal run or when the workflow for the payment proposal is not active.
  Causes:
  
  No Proposal Run Exists: The proposal run you are trying to access may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Workflow Not Active: The workflow for the payment proposal might not be activated in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payment processing settings or workflow settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the proposal run or the workflow.
  System Errors: There could be temporary system issues or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Proposal Run:
  
  Verify if the proposal run exists by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., F110 for automatic payment transactions) and checking the proposal history.
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