How To Fix UCF7049 - A workflow variant is assigned to document type &1


UCF7049 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: UCF7 - Messages for Flexible Upload

  • Message number: 049

  • Message text: A workflow variant is assigned to document type &1

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  • What causes this issue?

    A workflow variant is assigned to document type &V1&. Hence, the
    document needs to go through an approval process, which can triggered
    only through manual posting. You cannot use flexible upload to post this
    document.

    System Response

    Documents with document type &V1& cannot be posted with flexible
    uploads.

    How to fix this error?

    Either use manual posting to post this document, or select a document
    type that does not have a workflow variant.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF7049 - A workflow variant is assigned to document type &1 ?
    The SAP error message UCF7049 indicates that a workflow variant is assigned to a specific document type, which can lead to issues when trying to process or manage documents of that type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's workflow management, particularly when dealing with document types that are expected to follow a certain workflow process.
    
    Cause: The error occurs when: A document type is configured to use a specific workflow variant, but there may be issues with the configuration or the workflow itself. The workflow variant assigned to the document type is either not active, not properly defined, or has been deleted. There may be inconsistencies in the workflow settings or the document type configuration.
    Solution: To resolve the UCF7049 error, you can take the following steps: Check Workflow Configuration: Go to the workflow configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SWDD or SWU3). Verify that the workflow variant assigned to the document type is correctly defined and

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