How To Fix SWUO145 - Error copying: Source document does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWUO - Business Workflow: Office Integration

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Error copying: Source document does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWUO145 - Error copying: Source document does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SWUO145, which states "Error copying: Source document does not exist," typically occurs in the context of workflow management in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to copy or reference a document (such as a workflow task or an object) that cannot be found in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Object: The source document or object that the workflow is trying to reference may have been deleted or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow definition or the task that is trying to access the document.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the necessary objects may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the source document.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the source document or object exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes or tables associated with the workflow.
  Review Workflow Configuration: Go through the workflow configuration to ensure that all references to documents and tasks are correct and that there are no broken links.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully transported.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the source document. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  Recreate the Object: If the object is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection), SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection - Frequency), or SWU3 (Automatic Workflow Customizing) to troubleshoot and manage workflows.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Workflow Logs: Review workflow logs for more detailed error messages or context that can help identify the root cause of the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Workflow team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration and setup of your SAP environment.