How To Fix OW000 - Workflow document type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OW - SAP ArchiveLink: Messages for Workflow

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Workflow document type & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The document type passed does not exist in the workflow document type
table.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain a <DS:TRAN.SOA0>workflow document type</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OW000 - Workflow document type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "OW000 Workflow document type & does not exist" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific workflow document type that is required for processing a workflow. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of SAP Business Workflow.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type: The specified document type is not defined in the system. This could be due to configuration issues or because the document type has not been created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow may be configured to use a document type that is not valid or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, the document type may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) and check the workflow definition to see which document type is being referenced.
  Use transaction code OOWD to check if the document type exists in the system. If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Document Type:
  
  If the document type is missing, you can create it using the appropriate configuration transaction (e.g., OBA7 for document types in Financial Accounting).
  Ensure that the document type is properly configured with all necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow configuration to ensure that it is pointing to the correct document type.
  If the workflow is using a custom document type, ensure that it has been properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document type. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects, including the document type, were included in the transport request.
  You may need to manually create the document type in the target system if it was not transported.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  OOWD: Document Type Configuration
  OBA7: Configuration for Document Types in Financial Accounting
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on workflows and document types.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Workflow team for further investigation.