How To Fix MPE_OAN045 - No sucecessor element is allowed for end event &1 (OAN &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_OAN - Operation Activity Network Messages

• Message number: 045

• Message text: No sucecessor element is allowed for end event &1 (OAN &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_OAN045 - No sucecessor element is allowed for end event &1 (OAN &2) ?

  The SAP error message MPE_OAN045 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a process in the SAP system, specifically related to the end event of a process. The message states that no successor element is allowed for the end event, which means that the process is incorrectly defined in a way that suggests there are further steps or elements that should follow the end event, which is not permissible.
  Cause:
  
  Process Definition Error: The end event in a process should signify the conclusion of that process. If there are elements defined after the end event, it leads to this error.
  Modeling Mistake: When modeling a process in tools like SAP Business Process Modeler (BPM), if the end event is not correctly placed or if there are connections leading to it from other elements, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: In workflows, if the end event is not properly configured to terminate the process, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Process Flow: Check the process flow in the modeling tool. Ensure that the end event is the final element in the process and that there are no connections leading to it from other elements.
  Remove Successor Elements: If there are any elements or connections that lead to the end event, remove them to ensure that the end event is truly the last step in the process.
  Validate Process Model: Use the validation tools available in the modeling environment to check for any inconsistencies or errors in the process definition.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines for process modeling to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Resources: Consider training on process modeling in SAP to better understand how to structure processes correctly and avoid such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MPE_OAN045 error and ensure that your process definitions are correctly configured.