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

OW000 - Overview

• 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