How To Fix E0384 - Selected process is not a task (single-step task)

E0384 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 384

• Message text: Selected process is not a task (single-step task)

What causes this issue?

The process code is located in the branch 'processing by task'.
However, a workflow (multistep task) has been selected instead of a
task (single-step task).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can either select a task (single-step task) or assign the process
code to the branch 'processing by workflow' in the tree.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0384 - Selected process is not a task (single-step task) ?

  The SAP error message E0384, which states "Selected process is not a task (single-step task)," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a process that is not defined as a single-step task in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the execution of background jobs, workflows, or process chains.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Process Type: The selected process may not be defined as a single-step task. In SAP, processes can be categorized into different types, and the system expects a specific type for certain operations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the process definition or in the way the task is set up in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the selected process, leading to this error.
  System Bugs or Inconsistencies: There could be bugs or inconsistencies in the SAP system that lead to this error message.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Process Definition: