How To Fix SWF_ADMIN018 - All tasks are already classified as generic tasks

SWF_ADMIN018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_ADMIN - Workflow: Administration

• Message number: 018

• Message text: All tasks are already classified as generic tasks

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_ADMIN018 - All tasks are already classified as generic tasks ?

  The SAP error message SWF_ADMIN018 indicates that all tasks in the workflow are already classified as generic tasks. This typically occurs in the context of workflow management in SAP, particularly when you are trying to classify or reclassify tasks in the workflow administration.
  
  Cause:
  
  All Tasks Already Generic: The primary cause of this error is that the tasks you are trying to classify are already marked as generic tasks. In SAP workflows, generic tasks are those that do not have a specific agent assigned and can be executed by any user who has the necessary authorizations.
  Workflow Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow settings or the way tasks are defined in the workflow.
  System State: The system might be in a state where it cannot process the classification due to other underlying issues, such as locks or inconsistencies in the workflow definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Task Classification: Review the tasks in the workflow to