How To Fix /SRMSMC/FND_WFL003 - Invalid approval type: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/FND_WFL -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Invalid approval type: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/FND_WFL003 - Invalid approval type: &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/FND_WFL003 Invalid approval type: &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) workflows. This error indicates that the approval type specified in the workflow configuration is not recognized or is invalid.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The approval type specified in the workflow configuration may not exist or may have been incorrectly defined.
  Missing Customization: If the approval type is a custom type, it may not have been properly set up in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the approval type may not have been included in the transport.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or settings related to the approval types in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Go to the workflow configuration in the SAP SRM system.
  Verify that the approval type specified in the workflow is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Approval Types:
  
  If you are using custom approval types, ensure that they are correctly defined and activated in the system.
  Check the relevant customizing settings in transaction SPRO under the SRM workflow settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects related to the approval type were included in the transport.
  If needed, re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction SLG1 to check for any logs related to the error and identify any inconsistencies.
  Ensure that all necessary customizing settings are in place and consistent across the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to workflow configuration and approval types for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction SWDD to access the workflow builder and check the workflow definitions.
  Use transaction SWI1 to monitor workflow instances and see if there are any stuck or failed instances related to the error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on workflow management and approval types in SAP SRM.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the invalid approval type error in SAP SRM workflows.