How To Fix WTYMP005 - No job description exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTYMP - Warranty Mass Change

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No job description exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTYMP005 - No job description exists ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WTYMP005 - No job description exists
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system cannot find a job description (template) for a particular task or job in the SAP Workflow system. Specifically, it means that the workflow is trying to start or reference a job description that has not been created or maintained in the system.
  In SAP Workflow, job descriptions define the tasks or activities that are part of a workflow. If a workflow step refers to a job description that does not exist, the system raises this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When starting or triggering a workflow that references a non-existent job description.
  When a workflow template or task is incorrectly configured or missing.
  During workflow execution or testing if the job description is deleted or not transported properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Job Description:
  
  Go to transaction PFTC (Task Maintenance) or SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Verify if the job description (task) referenced in the workflow exists.
  If it does not exist, create the required job description/task.
  
  
  
  Maintain or Create the Job Description:
  
  Use transaction PFTC to create or maintain the job description.
  Ensure the job description is correctly linked to the workflow step.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  In SWDD, check the workflow steps and ensure all referenced job descriptions exist.
  Correct any references to non-existent tasks.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the workflow was transported from another system, verify that all related objects, including job descriptions, were transported correctly.
  Re-import or re-transport missing objects if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the job description.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFTC - Task Maintenance (Job Descriptions)
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWI1 - Workflow Log (to analyze workflow errors)
  SWU3 - Workflow Customizing (to check workflow settings)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow errors and missing job descriptions for specific patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Workflow and Task Management.
  SAP Workflow Administration guides.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WTYMP005 - No job description exists indicates a missing or incorrectly referenced job description in the workflow. The solution is to verify and maintain the job description in the system, ensure workflow steps reference valid tasks, and confirm proper transport and authorization settings.
  
  If you provide the specific workflow or task name, I can help you with more detailed steps.