How To Fix SWF_FLEX_IFS012 - Workflow template not found for scenario '&1' and template object id '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_IFS - Public API Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Workflow template not found for scenario '&1' and template object id '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_IFS012 - Workflow template not found for scenario '&1' and template object id '&2' ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_IFS012 indicates that a workflow template is not found for a specific scenario and template object ID. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Workflow, particularly when the system is trying to execute a workflow that is not properly defined or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Workflow Template: The specified workflow template does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created, deleted, or not activated.
  Incorrect Scenario or Object ID: The scenario or object ID provided in the error message may be incorrect or not correspond to any existing workflow template.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow template was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the workflow template.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Template:
  
  Go to transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) and check if the workflow template with the specified ID exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Verify Scenario and Object ID:
  
  Ensure that the scenario and object ID mentioned in the error message are correct. You can check the configuration in transaction SWFVISU (Workflow Visualization) or SWF_CATALOG (Workflow Catalog).
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the workflow template was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Activation:
  
  If the workflow template exists but is not activated, activate it in the Workflow Builder (SWDD).
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the workflow template. Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific workflow scenario you are working with for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWFVISU: Workflow Visualization
  SWF_CATALOG: Workflow Catalog
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to the specific workflow scenario.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.