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

SWF_FLEX_IFS021 - Overview

• 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