How To Fix SWF_ADMIN023 - Task '&1' was not classified as a general task

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_ADMIN - Workflow: Administration

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Task '&1' was not classified as a general task

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_ADMIN023 - Task '&1' was not classified as a general task ?

  The SAP error message SWF_ADMIN023 indicates that a specific task (identified by &1) has not been classified as a general task within the SAP Workflow framework. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution involves a few steps.
  Cause
  
  Task Configuration: The task may not be properly configured in the SAP system. It might not have been marked as a general task in the task definition.
  Missing Classification: The task might be missing the necessary classification settings that allow it to be recognized as a general task.
  Transport Issues: If the task was transported from another system, it may not have been correctly classified in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, authorization issues can prevent the system from recognizing the task correctly.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Task Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code PFTC (Task Maintenance).
  Locate the task using the task ID.
  Check the properties of the task to ensure it is classified as a general task. You can do this by checking the "General Task" checkbox in the task definition.
  
  
  
  Reclassify the Task:
  
  If the task is not classified as a general task, you can modify the task definition to include this classification.
  Save the changes and activate the task.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the task was transported, ensure that the transport request included all necessary components and that the task is correctly defined in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage the task. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Workflow Customizing:
  
  Check the workflow customizing settings in transaction SWU3 to ensure that the workflow environment is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the workflow to ensure that the task is now recognized as a general task.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on workflow tasks and their classifications.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWF_ADMIN023 error and ensure that the task is properly classified within the SAP Workflow framework.