How To Fix UCUS0068 - Task &1: Workflow variant &2 cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCUS0 - Messages for Tasks, ...

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Task &1: Workflow variant &2 cannot be used

What causes this issue?

You have assigned workflow variant &V2& to task &V1&. However, workflow
variant &V2& cannot be used because it is not a "sign-off" workflow
variant.

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?

Use input help to select a suitable workflow variant for task &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCUS0068 - Task &1: Workflow variant &2 cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message UCUS0068 indicates that a specific workflow variant cannot be used for a task. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Workflow when there is an issue with the configuration or availability of the specified workflow variant.
  Cause:
  
  Workflow Variant Not Active: The workflow variant specified in the error message may not be active or may have been deactivated.
  Missing Workflow Definition: The workflow definition associated with the variant may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the specified workflow variant.
  Incorrect Task Configuration: The task may not be correctly configured to use the specified workflow variant.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing components.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Variant Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) and check if the workflow variant is active.
  If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Workflow Definition:
  
  Ensure that the workflow definition associated with the variant exists and is correctly configured.
  You can check this in the Workflow Builder (SWDD) or by using transaction SWI1 to see if the workflow is available.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the task has the necessary authorizations to run the workflow.
  You can check user roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Review Task Configuration:
  
  Check the task configuration in transaction PFTC (Task Maintenance) to ensure that it is set up correctly to use the specified workflow variant.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the workflow was transported, ensure that all necessary components were transported correctly and that there are no inconsistencies in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  PFTC: Task Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Business Workflow for detailed information on workflow configuration and management.
  
  
  SAP Community: You can also search for discussions or similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error UCUS0068 and implement the appropriate solution.