How To Fix SWL_WP037 - No handler has been maintained for the selected handler category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWL_WP - Message for Workflow in Workplace

• Message number: 037

• Message text: No handler has been maintained for the selected handler category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWL_WP037 - No handler has been maintained for the selected handler category ?

  The SAP error message SWL_WP037, which states "No handler has been maintained for the selected handler category," typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow. This error indicates that there is no defined handler for the specific category of workflow that you are trying to execute or process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Handler Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the workflow handler has not been configured in the system. Each workflow category requires a specific handler to process the workflow tasks, and if this handler is not set up, the system cannot proceed.
  Incorrect Workflow Category: The workflow category being used may not match any of the configured handlers, leading to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow configuration was transported from another system, it is possible that the handler settings were not included in the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SWFVISU (Workflow Visualization) or SWDD (Workflow Builder) to check the