The file "search.savedSearch" couldn't be saved in the folder "Today".

The file “search.savedSearch” couldn’t be saved in the folder “Today”. No mention of where this directory/folder is ...
This is the error message I get every time I try to access 'Open an Existing WorkFlow' in Automator.
I am just starting to learn how to use this app. I have tried looking for files of this name and even content and have tried to scan my time machine backups but no luck. I realise this must be a working file keeping track of recent files opened by the OS but I have found nothing under System e.t.c. Any help as to how I can solve this would be appreciated.

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