How To Fix SWF_FLEX_IFS021 - Workflow template not found for scenario '&1' and template id '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_IFS - Public API Messages

• Message number: 021

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_IFS021 - Workflow template not found for scenario '&1' and template id '&2' ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_IFS021 indicates that a workflow template is not found for a specific scenario and template ID. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow when the system is unable to locate the specified workflow template that is required for processing a particular business scenario.
  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 Template ID or Scenario: The template ID or scenario provided in the error message may be incorrect or misspecified.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow template was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the workflow template.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the workflow settings or in the related business process.
  
  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 Template ID and Scenario:
  
  Ensure that the template ID and scenario are correctly specified in the configuration or in the code that is triggering the workflow.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the workflow template was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully.
  You may need to re-transport the workflow template if there were issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the workflow. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the workflow and ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Check the relevant customizing settings in transaction SWU3 (Automatic Workflow Customizing) to ensure that the workflow is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific workflow scenario you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection by Frequency
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to workflow templates.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions 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 the appropriate solution.