How To Fix WER005 - Condition id &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Condition id &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER005 - Condition id &1 does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WER005 Condition id &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to access or reference a condition ID that is not defined or does not exist in the condition tables. In SAP, condition IDs are used in the context of workflow conditions or business rules to evaluate certain criteria. If the condition ID specified in a workflow or program is missing or incorrectly maintained, the system throws this error.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  A workflow or business rule references a condition ID that was never created.
  The condition ID was deleted or renamed.
  Incorrect configuration or transport issues leading to missing condition IDs in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition ID Maintenance:
  
  Go to the transaction or customizing path where condition IDs are maintained.
  Verify if the condition ID mentioned in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, create the condition ID with the required parameters.
  
  
  
  Correct the Reference:
  
  If the condition ID is referenced in a workflow, rule, or program, ensure the correct condition ID is used.
  Update the workflow or program to use an existing condition ID.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the condition ID exists in the development system but not in the production system, check transport requests.
  Import the relevant transport requests to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing:
  
  Sometimes, condition IDs are part of customizing settings. Verify the customizing settings related to the workflow or business rules.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If unsure where the condition ID is referenced, use debugging or system trace tools to find the source of the error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow log (to check where the error occurs)
  PFTC - Task maintenance (to check workflow tasks and conditions)
  SPRO - Customizing (to check condition IDs in configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WER005 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal for Workflow and Condition IDs.
  Check the workflow or business rule documentation for the correct condition IDs.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WER005 Condition id &1 does not exist indicates a missing or incorrect condition ID reference in workflows or business rules. Verify the existence of the condition ID, correct references, and ensure system consistency through transports and customizing.