How To Fix SWN059 - Message template & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWN - WF Notif: Messages

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Message template & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWN059 - Message template & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SWN059 indicates that a message template specified in the system does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Workflow Notification system, where the system is trying to send notifications based on a message template that has not been defined or is incorrectly referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Message Template: The specified message template has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Template Name: There may be a typo or incorrect reference to the message template in the configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the message template was created in a different system (e.g., development) and not transported correctly to the target system (e.g., production), it may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the message template.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Template Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code SWN1 (Workflow Notification) and check if the message template exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Message Template:
  
  If the template is missing, you can create a new message template using transaction code SE61 (SAPscript Text Management).
  Ensure that the template name matches exactly with what is being referenced in the workflow configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the workflow configuration to ensure that the correct message template name is being used.
  You can do this in transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) or SWU3 (Automatic Workflow Customizing).
  
  
  
  Transport the Template:
  
  If the template was created in a different system, ensure that it has been transported correctly to the target system.
  Check the transport logs for any issues during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the message template.
  You may need to consult with your security team to verify user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWN1: Workflow Notification
  SE61: SAPscript Text Management
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on workflow notifications and message templates.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to message templates and notifications.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWN059 error and ensure that the necessary message templates are in place for your workflow notifications.