How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS753 - The config ID &1 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 753

• Message text: The config ID &1 is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS753 - The config ID &1 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message:
  WGDS_PROCESS753 The config ID &1 is unknown
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or SAP Business Workflow, especially when dealing with workflow configurations or workflow container elements.
  
  Cause
  
  The error indicates that the system cannot find or recognize the specified Configuration ID (Config ID) referenced in the workflow or process.
  This usually happens when:
  
  The configuration ID used in the workflow step or process does not exist in the system.
  The configuration ID was deleted or not properly created.
  There is a mismatch or typo in the configuration ID.
  The workflow or process is referencing an outdated or incorrect configuration.
  
  
  In some cases, this can also occur if the workflow is transported between systems and the configuration ID is missing in the target system.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Verify the Configuration ID:
  
  Check the configuration ID mentioned in the error message.
  Go to the relevant transaction or customizing where the configuration IDs are maintained.
  Confirm that the configuration ID exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Correct the Configuration ID:
  
  If the configuration ID is incorrect or misspelled in the workflow step or process, correct it.
  Update the workflow or process definition to use the correct configuration ID.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Configuration ID:
  
  If the configuration ID does not exist, create it as required.
  If it was deleted accidentally, restore it from a backup or transport.
  
  
  
  Check Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the workflow was transported from another system, ensure that the configuration ID exists in the target system.
  Transport the missing configuration or recreate it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Re-generate or Re-import Workflow:
  
  Sometimes re-importing or regenerating the workflow or process can resolve inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WGDS_PROCESS753 for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to check and edit workflows)
  PFTC - Task Maintenance (to check task configurations)
  SWU3 - Workflow Customizing (to check workflow settings)
  SPRO - Customizing (to check configuration settings)
  
  
  
  SAP Workflow Concepts:
  
  Configuration IDs are often used in workflow container elements or in workflow templates to identify specific configurations or variants.
  Ensuring consistency between workflow definitions and configuration data is critical.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WGDS_PROCESS753.
  Example search terms: "WGDS_PROCESS753 The config ID is unknown", "workflow config ID unknown error".
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., which workflow or process you are working on), I can help with more specific steps.