How To Fix FT166 - Worklist & & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 defined.
  Ensure that the worklist is correctly configured and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the worklist in the SAP system.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters and settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the worklist.
  Use transaction SU53 to check for authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the worklist was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  Re-import or activate the transport if necessary.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWDD (Workflow Builder), SWI1 (Work Item Selection), and SLG1 (Application Log).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FT166 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  User Forums: Check SAP Community or other user forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FT166 error and implement a suitable solution.