How To Fix SWUO081 - No document templates

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWUO - Business Workflow: Office Integration

• Message number: 081

• Message text: No document templates

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWUO081 - No document templates ?

  The SAP error message SWUO081, which states "No document templates," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow when the system is unable to find any document templates that are required for a specific workflow task. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document Templates: The most straightforward cause is that the required document templates have not been created or are not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to locate the document templates.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document templates.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow or document templates were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing templates.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of a document template, the system may be looking for a specific version that does not exist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Create Document Templates: If the required document templates do not exist, you will need to create them. This can typically be done in the SAP GUI under the relevant transaction codes (e.g., SO10 for text templates).
  Check Configuration: Review the workflow configuration to ensure that it is correctly set up to reference the appropriate document templates. This can be done using transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document templates. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Transport Check: If the templates were transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  Version Management: If there are multiple versions of document templates, verify that the correct version is being referenced in the workflow.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder - to create or modify workflows.
  SO10: Text Management - to create or manage text templates.
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing - to check and configure workflow settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on workflows and document templates.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the SWUO081 error.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Workflow team for further investigation.