How To Fix SWF_CPWF_002018 - Consumer type '&1' is not registered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_CPWF_002 - CP workflow integration SERVICE messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Consumer type '&1' is not registered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_CPWF_002018 - Consumer type '&1' is not registered ?

  The SAP error message SWF_CPWF_002018 indicates that a specific consumer type is not registered in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Workflow scenarios, where a consumer type is expected to be defined and available for processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a registration for the specified consumer type in the SAP system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The consumer type may not have been configured correctly in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been included or may have failed during the transport process.
  Custom Development: If the consumer type is part of a custom development, it may not have been properly registered in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Consumer Type Registration:
  
  Go to transaction SWF_CUST (Workflow Customizing).
  Navigate to the section where consumer types are defined