How To Fix SWF_DL_CONFIG009 - Task &1 is already assigned to task set &2; Delete duplicate assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_DL_CONFIG - SWF_DL_CONFIG message text

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Task &1 is already assigned to task set &2; Delete duplicate assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_DL_CONFIG009 - Task &1 is already assigned to task set &2; Delete duplicate assignment ?

  The SAP error message SWF_DL_CONFIG009 indicates that a task (identified as &1) is already assigned to a task set (identified as &2) in the workflow configuration. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to assign the same task to a task set more than once, which is not allowed in SAP workflow configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the task you are trying to assign is already included in the specified task set.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow settings where the same task is inadvertently being added multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Task Assignments:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWF_WORK or SWF_DL to access the workflow configuration.
  Navigate to the task set (identified as &2) and check the list of tasks assigned to it.
  Look for the task (identified as &1) in the list to confirm that it is already assigned.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Assignment:
  
  If you find that the task is indeed already assigned, you should remove the duplicate assignment.
  You can do this by selecting the task in the task set configuration and deleting it from the list.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration to ensure that the duplicate assignment is removed.
  
  
  
  Test the Workflow:
  
  After resolving the issue, test the workflow to ensure that it functions correctly without any errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWF_WORK (Workflow Builder) and SWF_DL (Workflow Definition).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on workflow configuration and task management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWF_DL_CONFIG009 error and ensure that your workflow configuration is correct.