How To Fix SBFB009 - The step selected cannot be moved

SBFB009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBFB - Messages for Exit Objects

• Message number: 009

• Message text: The step selected cannot be moved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBFB009 - The step selected cannot be moved ?

  The SAP error message SBFB009, which states "The step selected cannot be moved," typically occurs in the context of workflow management or process chains in SAP. This error indicates that the user is attempting to move a step in a workflow or process chain that is not allowed due to certain constraints or conditions.
  Causes:
  
  Step Dependencies: The step you are trying to move may have dependencies on other steps that prevent it from being relocated.
  Workflow Status: The workflow or process chain may be in a status that does not allow modifications, such as being in execution or locked.
  Incorrect Selection: The selected step may not be a valid step for moving, such as a start or end step, or a step that is not designed to be moved.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to modify the workflow or process chain.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the dependencies of the step you