How To Fix /SRMERP/WF_CFG001 - Decision type &1 cannot be used for document type &2

/SRMERP/WF_CFG001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMERP/WF_CFG -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Decision type &1 cannot be used for document type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMERP/WF_CFG001 - Decision type &1 cannot be used for document type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMERP/WF_CFG001 Decision type &1 cannot be used for document type &2 typically occurs in the context of workflow configuration in SAP, particularly when dealing with decision types and document types in the workflow process.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is a mismatch or misconfiguration between the decision type and the document type in the workflow settings. Specifically, it means that the decision type you are trying to use (represented by &1) is not valid for the specified document type (represented by &2). This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The decision type may not be properly configured to be associated with the document type in the workflow settings.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the configuration tables that link decision types to document types.
  Incorrect Workflow Definition: The workflow definition may not have been set up correctly to handle the specified document type with the given