How To Fix MMPUR_PR_WFL_COMMON003 - Optional step &1 of workflow skipped

MMPUR_PR_WFL_COMMON003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_PR_WFL_COMMON - Message class for Purchase Requisition Flexible Workflow

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Optional step &1 of workflow skipped

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_PR_WFL_COMMON003 - Optional step &1 of workflow skipped ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_PR_WFL_COMMON003 indicates that an optional step in a workflow has been skipped. This typically occurs in the context of purchase requisition (PR) workflows, where certain steps may be defined as optional based on the workflow configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow may be configured such that certain steps are optional. If the conditions for executing that step are not met, the workflow will skip it.
  Decision Points: If the workflow includes decision points (e.g., based on certain criteria or approvals), and the conditions for the optional step are not satisfied, it will be skipped.
  User Actions: If a user has the option to approve or reject a step and chooses to skip it, the workflow will proceed without executing that step.
  System Settings: There may be system settings or parameters that influence the execution of optional steps in the workflow.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Workflow Configuration: Check the workflow definition in the SAP system to