How To Fix SKWF_TRANSPORT122 - Cannot delete duplicates of node &1 (GUID &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKWF_TRANSPORT - Transport Layer Messages

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Cannot delete duplicates of node &1 (GUID &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SKWF_TRANSPORT122 - Cannot delete duplicates of node &1 (GUID &2) ?

  The SAP error message SKWF_TRANSPORT122 indicates that there is an issue with duplicate entries in the transport request related to workflow nodes. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete or modify a workflow node that has duplicate entries in the transport request.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of duplicate nodes in the transport request. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Manual errors during the creation or modification of workflow nodes.
  Issues during the transport of workflow objects between different SAP systems.
  Inconsistent data in the workflow repository.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SKWF_TRANSPORT122 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Use transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to check the workflow definition for duplicate nodes.
  Look for nodes with the same GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) in the workflow definition.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate nodes, you will need to remove or consolidate them. This can be done by:
  
  Deleting the duplicate nodes from the workflow definition.
  Ensuring that only one instance of each node exists in the workflow.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Transport Request:
  
  Open the transport request in transaction SE09 or SE10 and check for any inconsistencies.
  If necessary, you can release the transport request and create a new one after resolving the duplicates.
  
  
  
  Re-transport the Workflow:
  
  After resolving the duplicates, re-transport the workflow to the target system to ensure that the changes are applied correctly.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the workflow using transaction SWU3 to ensure that there are no other issues present.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes related to workflow management for more detailed guidance on handling workflow errors.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message. You can search for notes using the SAP ONE Support Launchpad.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SKWF_TRANSPORT122 error and ensure that your workflow nodes are correctly configured without duplicates.