How To Fix WK227 - Configuration " & " does not exist any longer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Configuration " & " does not exist any longer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WK227 - Configuration " & " does not exist any longer ?

  The SAP error message:
  WK227 Configuration " & " does not exist any longer
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow. Here's a detailed explanation of the cause, solution, and related information:
  
  Cause
  
  The error message WK227 indicates that a workflow configuration that was previously assigned or referenced no longer exists in the system.
  This can happen if:
  
  The workflow configuration was deleted or renamed.
  The configuration was transported incorrectly or not transported at all between systems.
  The workflow customizing or configuration tables are inconsistent.
  The workflow container or task is still referencing an outdated or non-existent configuration.
  
  
  Essentially, the system is trying to access a workflow configuration that is missing or has been removed.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SWU3 (Automatic Workflow Customizing) and check if the workflow configuration is active and correctly set up.
  Re-activate or re-configure the workflow customizing if necessary.
  
  
  
  Verify Workflow Configuration Existence:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to check existing workflows and their configurations.
  Use transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to check if the workflow configuration exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Transport and Consistency:
  
  If the error occurs after a transport, verify that the workflow configuration was included in the transport request.
  Re-import or re-transport the workflow configuration if missing.
  
  
  
  Reassign or Correct Configuration:
  
  If the workflow configuration was deleted, recreate it or assign an existing valid configuration.
  Check the customizing tables related to workflow configuration (e.g., SWW_WIHEAD, SWW_WIATTR) for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Task and Container:
  
  Sometimes the workflow task or container references a configuration that no longer exists.
  Adjust the workflow task or container to reference a valid configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for relevant SAP Notes that might address bugs or known issues related to this error.
  For example, SAP Notes related to workflow configuration inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWU3 - Automatic Workflow Customizing
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Runtime Analysis
  SWI5 - Workflow Inbox
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  SWW_WIHEAD - Workflow Instance Header
  SWW_WIATTR - Workflow Instance Attributes
  SWW_CONF - Workflow Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  SAP Help Portal documentation on Workflow Configuration and Customizing.
  SAP Community forums for similar issues.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow configuration referenced no longer exists (deleted, renamed, or missing).
  
  
  Solution
  Check and reactivate workflow customizing (SWU3), verify existence in SWDD, re-transport configuration, correct references.
  
  
  Related
  Transactions SWU3, SWDD, SWI1; Tables SWW_WIHEAD, SWW_WIATTR; SAP Notes and documentation.
  
  
  
  
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