How To Fix SRM_WF_PATH037 - Process route & does not exist in database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_WF_PATH - Message Class Contains All Messages for Process Route Area

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Process route & does not exist in database

What causes this issue?

The process route could not be found in the database.
If updates are activated, then it may be the case that the data records
have not yet been written to the database.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_WF_PATH037 - Process route & does not exist in database ?

  The SAP error message SRM_WF_PATH037 indicates that a process route specified in the workflow does not exist in the database. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when the system is trying to execute a workflow that references a process route that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Process Route: The specified process route may not have been created or may have been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow configuration may reference an incorrect or outdated process route.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the process route may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the process route.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Process Route Configuration:
  
  Go to the workflow configuration in the SAP system and verify that the process route exists.
  Use transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) to check the workflow definition and ensure that the process route is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Process Route:
  
  If the process route does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done through the appropriate configuration transaction in SAP.
  If it was deleted accidentally, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it based on the original specifications.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Definitions:
  
  Check the workflow definitions that reference the missing process route. Ensure that they are correctly configured and point to valid process routes.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects, including the process route, were included in the transport request.
  You may need to re-transport the missing objects from the development system to the production system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the process route. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to workflow and process routes for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection by Frequency
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Workflow Logs: Use transaction SWI1 to analyze workflow logs for additional context on the error.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Workflow team for further investigation.