How To Fix IBO_WF_INBOX004 - Specified document does not exist

IBO_WF_INBOX004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IBO_WF_INBOX - message class of inbox facade

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Specified document does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IBO_WF_INBOX004 - Specified document does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IBO_WF_INBOX004: Specified document does not exist typically occurs in the context of workflow management within SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a document that is expected to be present in the workflow inbox. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Document Deletion: The document that the workflow is trying to access may have been deleted or archived.
  Incorrect Document ID: The document ID being referenced may be incorrect or malformed.
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the workflow configuration or the way the workflow is set up to handle documents.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view the document.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database that prevent the document from being retrieved.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Document Existence:
  
  Check if the document exists in the system. You can do this by searching for the document