How To Fix WK027 - Folder does not exist

WK027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WK - BPT: Messages integr. inbox

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Folder does not exist

What causes this issue?

Either the folder has been deleted, or there is a system error.

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?

If it is a root folder, such as inbox or outbox, please inform your
system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WK027 - Folder does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WK027: Folder does not exist:
  
  Error Message
  WK027: Folder does not exist
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in the SAP Workflow system when the workflow tries to access a folder that is expected to exist in the SAP Business Workplace (SBWP) or the SAP Office environment, but the folder cannot be found. This typically happens because:
  
  The folder was deleted or never created.
  The folder ID or name used in the workflow or program is incorrect.
  The user or workflow agent does not have the necessary authorization to access the folder.
  The folder is expected to be created dynamically but the creation step failed or was skipped.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When a workflow step tries to send a work item or a message to a folder.
  When a program or function module tries to read or write to a folder in SAP Office.
  During workflow container binding or agent assignment if folder