How To Fix >CFC087 - The clarification case is already in 254 active workflows

>CFC087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >CFC -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: The clarification case is already in 254 active workflows

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >CFC087 - The clarification case is already in 254 active workflows ?

  The SAP error message CFC087 indicates that a clarification case is already involved in 254 active workflows. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's workflow management, particularly in modules related to financials or project management where clarification cases are used to resolve issues or gather additional information.
  
  Cause:
  
  Workflow Limit Exceeded: The error arises because the system has a limit on the number of active workflows that can be associated with a single clarification case. In this case, the limit has been reached (254 workflows).
  System Configuration: The maximum number of workflows may be set in the system configuration, and it may not be designed to handle more than the specified limit.
  Process Design: The business process may be designed in such a way that it generates too many workflows for a single clarification case, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Active Workflows: Check the active workflows associated with the clarification case. You may need