How To Fix SD_APM_WORKFLOW_MSG120 - Add at least one "Release" step.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_APM_WORKFLOW_MSG - SD Approval Management Workflow Messages

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Add at least one "Release" step.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_APM_WORKFLOW_MSG120 - Add at least one "Release" step. ?

  The SAP error message SD_APM_WORKFLOW_MSG120 indicates that a workflow process in the SAP system is missing a required "Release" step. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module, particularly when dealing with approval workflows for sales documents, such as sales orders or quotations.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the workflow configuration does not include a necessary step for releasing or approving a document. This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete Workflow Configuration: The workflow definition may not have been set up correctly, missing the "Release" step.
  Changes in Workflow Requirements: If the business process has changed, the existing workflow may no longer meet the new requirements.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from a development environment to production, it may not have included all necessary steps.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the workflow includes at least one "Release" step. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Workflow Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Open the relevant workflow definition that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Add a Release Step:
  
  In the workflow definition, check for the absence of a "Release" step.
  If it is missing, you can add a new step by dragging and dropping the "Release" task from the task list into the workflow.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Conditions:
  
  Ensure that the conditions for the release step are correctly defined so that the workflow can proceed to this step when appropriate.
  
  
  
  Test the Workflow:
  
  After making changes, activate the workflow and test it to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the workflow behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you made changes in a development environment, ensure that the updated workflow is transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Workflow Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on workflow configuration for detailed guidance on setting up and modifying workflows.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to workflow errors or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that users involved in the workflow have the necessary authorizations to execute the release step.
  Workflow Monitoring: Use transaction SWI1 to monitor workflow instances and identify any other potential issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SD_APM_WORKFLOW_MSG120 error and ensure that your workflow is correctly configured to include the necessary release steps.