How To Fix UCMI060 - Document type &1: Workflow variant &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMI - Messages for Breakdown Category, Item, Document Type, ...

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Document type &1: Workflow variant &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have assigned workflow variant &V2& to document type &V1&. However,
workflow variant &V2& does not exist.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Call up input help and choose a suitable workflow variant for document
type &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMI060 - Document type &1: Workflow variant &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message UCMI060 indicates that a specific workflow variant for a document type does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to initiate a workflow process for a document type that has not been properly configured or does not have an associated workflow variant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Workflow Variant: The specified workflow variant for the document type is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The document type or workflow variant may not be correctly configured in the workflow settings.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary workflow variant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the workflow variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) and check if the workflow variant for the specified document type exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new workflow variant or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Workflow Variant:
  
  If the workflow variant is missing, you can create a new one by defining the necessary steps and conditions for the workflow.
  Ensure that the document type is correctly linked to the workflow variant.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the workflow was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the workflow variant was included in the transport request.
  If it was not included, you may need to re-transport the workflow variant.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the workflow. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring workflows for the document type in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection by Frequency
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on configuring workflows.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCMI060 error and ensure that the necessary workflow variants are in place for the document types you are working with.