How To Fix BT373 - Step number &1 is invalid

BT373 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Step number &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT373 - Step number &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message BT373, which states "Step number &1 is invalid," typically occurs in the context of Business Workflow or Business Process Management in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a step in a workflow or process that does not exist or is not valid.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Step Reference: The step number referenced in the workflow does not exist or has been deleted.
  Workflow Definition Changes: Changes made to the workflow definition after it has been activated can lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, there may be discrepancies in the step numbers.
  Versioning Issues: The workflow might be referencing an outdated version of a process or task.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition: Verify the workflow definition in the SAP system to ensure that the step number referenced in the error message is valid and exists.
  
  Use transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) to check the