How To Fix FQ788 - Workflow variant & not found

FQ788 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 788

• Message text: Workflow variant & not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ788 - Workflow variant & not found ?

  The SAP error message FQ788, which states "Workflow variant & not found," typically occurs in the context of SAP workflows, particularly when a specific workflow variant is being referenced but cannot be found in the system. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, missing entries, or incorrect references.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Workflow Variant: The specified workflow variant does not exist in the system. This could be due to deletion or it was never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow variant might not be properly configured or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the workflow variant.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing variants.
  Incorrect Input: The input parameters or the variant name might be incorrectly specified in the transaction or program.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Workflow Variants: 
  
  Go to the transaction code SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWDD (Workflow Builder)