How To Fix AFX_WORKBENCH018 - Task "&1" (&2) does not yet have a valid end status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFX_WORKBENCH - Messages from AFX Workbench

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Task "&1" (&2) does not yet have a valid end status

What causes this issue?

The requested task cannot be performed yet since the preceding task
'&V1&' (&V2&) has not been given a valid final status.

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?

Complete the preceding task first.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFX_WORKBENCH018 - Task "&1" (&2) does not yet have a valid end status ?

  The SAP error message AFX_WORKBENCH018 indicates that a specific task (identified by the placeholders "&1" for the task name and "&2" for the task ID) does not have a valid end status. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Application Framework, particularly when dealing with workflow tasks or process management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Task Execution: The task may not have been completed properly, leading to an invalid or missing end status.
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the workflow configuration that prevent the task from reaching a valid end state.
  Database or System Errors: There could be underlying database issues or system errors that are preventing the task from being updated correctly.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to complete the task or update its status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Task Status: Review the status of the task in the workflow. Ensure that all required steps have been completed.
  Reprocess the Task: