How To Fix FT166 - Worklist & & is not defined

FT166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Worklist & & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT166 - Worklist & & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message FT166, which states "Worklist & & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Process Management. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific worklist that is expected to be defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Worklist Definition: The worklist you are trying to access has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the worklist is not properly set up or linked to the relevant workflow.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the worklist.
  Transport Issues: If the worklist was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues or bugs that are causing the worklist to be unavailable.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Worklist Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SWDD for workflow definitions) and verify if the worklist is