How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS157 - Process entered doesn't exist

WGDS_PROCESS157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Process entered doesn't exist

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WGDS_PROCESS157 - Details

• The SAP error message:
  WGDS_PROCESS157: Process entered doesn't exist
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to access or reference a process in SAP Workflow that does not exist in the system. The "process" here refers to a workflow template or definition (often a Business Object workflow or a task process). The system cannot find the workflow process ID or name you have entered or that is being called by the program or transaction.
  Common causes include:
  
  Typographical error in the process name or ID.
  The workflow process has not been created or activated.
  The workflow process was deleted or is inactive.
  The workflow process is not transported to the current system/client.
  Incorrect configuration or custom code referencing a non-existent workflow process.
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  When starting or triggering a workflow process manually or via program.
  When maintaining or testing workflows in transaction codes like SWDD (Workflow Builder), SWI1, SWIA, or during workflow execution.
  During workflow-related function module calls or BAPI