How To Fix PEP108 - The installation of the flow definition & produces an endless loop

PEP108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PEP - Schedule Manager: Messages

• Message number: 108

• Message text: The installation of the flow definition & produces an endless loop

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PEP108 - The installation of the flow definition & produces an endless loop ?

  The SAP error message PEP108 indicates that there is an issue with the installation of a flow definition in the SAP system, which is causing an endless loop. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when there is a problem with the configuration of a process flow or a workflow.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Circular References: The most common cause of this error is circular references in the flow definition. This means that the flow is configured in such a way that it keeps calling itself or another flow in a loop without a termination condition.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Misconfiguration of the flow definition, such as incorrect routing or conditions that do not allow the flow to complete, can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Missing End Conditions: If the flow definition lacks proper end conditions or exit points, it may not know when to stop processing, leading to