How To Fix SWF_DL_CONFIG201 - Task set does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_DL_CONFIG - SWF_DL_CONFIG message text

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Task set does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_DL_CONFIG201 - Task set does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SWF_DL_CONFIG201, which states "Task set does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific task set that is required for the workflow to function properly. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Task Set: The task set that the workflow is trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow configuration may reference a task set that is incorrectly defined or has been changed.
  Transport Issues: If the task set was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the task set.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Task Set Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWDD (Workflow Builder) to check if the task set exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Open the workflow definition in the Workflow Builder (SWDD) and verify that the task set is correctly referenced.
  Ensure that all tasks and steps in the workflow are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the task set was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included in the transport request.
  If it was not transported, you may need to manually create the task set in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the workflow and access the task set.
  Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user to ensure they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Task Set:
  
  If the task set is missing and cannot be restored, you may need to recreate it manually in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection for Recurrent Tasks
  SWI2_DURA: Work Item Selection for Duration Tasks
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to workflow issues for any known bugs or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on workflows and task sets.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Workflow team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration of your SAP environment.