How To Fix WA136 - Application & does not exist

WA136 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Application & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA136 - Application & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WA136: Application & does not exist typically occurs when the system cannot find the specified application in the context where it is expected. This message is often related to SAP Web Application Server (SAP Web AS) or SAP NetWeaver Portal environments, especially when dealing with Web Dynpro applications, BSP applications, or other web-based components.
  
  Cause
  
  The application name specified in the URL, transaction, or configuration does not exist in the system.
  The application might have been deleted, renamed, or not yet transported to the current system.
  Incorrect or misspelled application name in the request.
  The application is not properly registered or activated in the system.
  In case of Web Dynpro or BSP applications, the application might not be deployed or active.
  The user might not have the necessary authorizations to access the application, causing the system to behave as if the application does not exist.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Verify Application Name:
  
  Check the exact application name you are