How To Fix PEP153 - Flow definition &1 (workflow ID &2) does not exist. Call &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PEP - Schedule Manager: Messages

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Flow definition &1 (workflow ID &2) does not exist. Call &3

What causes this issue?

All flow definitions for Schedule Manager are registered in the table
SCMASEQUENCES. No flow definition with this name and workflow ID exists
there.

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?

Include an entry for the flow definition in the table SCMASEQUENCES. If
you create a new flow definition in Schedule Manager, this happens
automatically.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PEP153 - Flow definition &1 (workflow ID &2) does not exist. Call &3 ?

  The SAP error message PEP153 indicates that a specific flow definition (workflow) is not found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or SAP Process Integration (PI) when the system is trying to execute a workflow that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Workflow Definition: The workflow ID specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to it being deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Workflow ID: The workflow ID being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing definitions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the workflow definition.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) and check if the workflow ID exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Verify Workflow ID:
  
  Ensure that the workflow ID you are using is correct. Double-check for any typos or errors in the ID.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the workflow was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the workflow. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Workflow:
  
  If the workflow definition is indeed missing and cannot be restored, you may need to recreate it based on the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific workflow to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are met.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection for Recurrent Tasks
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific workflow or error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar issues faced by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.