How To Fix SWF_CST262 - Tasks for Customizing with workflow = not general

SWF_CST262 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_CST - Message Class for Workflow Customizing

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Tasks for Customizing with workflow = not general

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_CST262 - Tasks for Customizing with workflow = not general ?

  The SAP error message SWF_CST262 indicates that there is an issue with the workflow customization settings in your SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the tasks for customizing with workflow are not set to "general," which can lead to problems in executing workflows properly.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  Task Configuration: The workflow tasks are not configured correctly or are not marked as general tasks. This can happen if the tasks are defined for specific organizational units or conditions rather than being available for general use.
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the tasks.
  Workflow Customization: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the workflow customizing settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWF_CST262 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Task Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) and check the tasks that are being used in your workflow.
  Ensure that the tasks are set to "general"