How To Fix SWF_BRF059 - Only functions with exactly one rule records can be used as references

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_BRF - Workflow and Business Rule Framework

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Only functions with exactly one rule records can be used as references

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_BRF059 - Only functions with exactly one rule records can be used as references ?

  The SAP error message SWF_BRF059 indicates that you are trying to use a Business Rule Framework (BRF) function that has more than one rule record as a reference in a context where only functions with exactly one rule record are allowed. This typically occurs in scenarios where a decision-making process expects a single outcome but the function you are referencing can yield multiple outcomes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Rule Records: The function you are trying to reference has multiple rules defined, which means it can return multiple results based on the input parameters.
  Incorrect Function Usage: The function is being used in a context (like a decision table or another function) that requires a single, definitive output.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Function Definition:
  
  Go to the BRF+ workbench and check the function that you are trying to reference.
  Ensure that it has only one rule defined. If it has multiple rules,