How To Fix FQ788 - Workflow variant & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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) to check if the workflow variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Workflow Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, you can create a new workflow variant using the Workflow Builder (SWDD).
  Ensure that all necessary steps and configurations are included in the new variant.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the workflow in transaction SWU3 (Automatic Workflow Customizing) to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the workflow variant. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the workflow was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the workflow variant was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Input Validation:
  
  Double-check the input parameters or the variant name being used in the transaction or program to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Items by Frequency
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to workflow variants.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for workflows to understand the configuration and management of workflow variants.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Workflow team for further investigation.