How To Fix REEXFM017 - Follow-on document type &1 is not relevant for workflow

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REEXFM - Messages for Integration with Funds Management

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Follow-on document type &1 is not relevant for workflow

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REEXFM017 - Follow-on document type &1 is not relevant for workflow ?

  The SAP error message REEXFM017 indicates that a follow-on document type is not relevant for workflow processing. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules when trying to create or process a document that is expected to trigger a workflow but is not configured to do so.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use is not set up to be relevant for workflow processing. This can happen if the document type is not included in the workflow configuration settings.
  Workflow Settings: The workflow settings in the system may not include the specific document type you are working with, leading to this error when an attempt is made to initiate a workflow.
  Missing Workflow Definition: There may be no workflow definition available for the specific document type, which means that the system does not know how to handle the workflow for that document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in question (transaction code OBAY for FI document types).
  Ensure that the document type is set up correctly and is marked as relevant for workflow.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Settings:
  
  Use transaction code SWDD to access the Workflow Builder.
  Check if there is a workflow definition for the document type you are trying to process.
  If not, you may need to create a new workflow definition or modify an existing one to include the document type.
  
  
  
  Consult with Workflow Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change workflow settings, consult with your SAP workflow administrator or technical team to ensure that the document type is included in the workflow configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the workflow is triggered as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  OBAY: Document Type Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring workflows for document types.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on workflows and document types to understand how they interact and how to configure them properly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the REEXFM017 error and ensure that the document type is correctly set up for workflow processing.