How To Fix SWY_TASK_FORM008 - Screen &1 does not exist in program &2 (check input)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWY_TASK_FORM - Form or Dynpro from Task Container

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Screen &1 does not exist in program &2 (check input)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWY_TASK_FORM008 - Screen &1 does not exist in program &2 (check input) ?

  The SAP error message SWY_TASK_FORM008 indicates that a specific screen (or form) does not exist in the specified program. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or when dealing with custom screens or forms in SAP applications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Screen/Form: The screen or form that the workflow is trying to access has not been created or is not available in the specified program.
  Incorrect Program Name: The program name specified in the error message may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the screen or form was recently transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified screen or form.
  Configuration Issues: The workflow configuration may be incorrect, leading to the system trying to access a non-existent screen.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Screen/Form Existence:
  
  Verify that the screen or form exists in the specified program. You can do this by using transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE38 (ABAP Editor) to check the program and its associated screens.
  
  
  
  Correct Program Name:
  
  Ensure that the program name in the workflow configuration is correct. If it is incorrect, update it to the correct program name.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the screen or form was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the program and the specific screen. You can check this using transaction SU53 to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly. You can use transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to check the workflow definition and ensure that all steps are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the workflow to see where it is failing. You can set breakpoints in the relevant ABAP code to trace the execution flow.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to workflows and screen management for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SWY_TASK_FORM008 error and implement a solution.