How To Fix SWF_FLEX_DEF062 - Step '&1' in activity defined for outcome &2 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_DEF -

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Step '&1' in activity defined for outcome &2 is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_DEF062 - Step '&1' in activity defined for outcome &2 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_DEF062 indicates that there is an issue with a workflow definition in SAP Business Workflow. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find a step defined for a particular outcome in the workflow. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Step Definition: The step defined for the specified outcome does not exist in the workflow definition.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: The workflow might be incorrectly configured, leading to references to non-existent steps.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, some components might not have been transported correctly.
  Changes in Workflow: If the workflow was modified (e.g., steps were deleted or renamed) without updating all references, this error can occur.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the workflow, the system might be referencing an outdated version.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Workflow Definition: Go to the workflow definition in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) and verify that the step for the specified outcome exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or correct the outcome mapping.
  Review Workflow Configuration: Ensure that all steps and outcomes are correctly defined and that there are no broken links in the workflow.
  Transport Check: If the workflow was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and transported correctly.
  Update References: If steps were renamed or deleted, update the workflow to reflect these changes. You may need to reassign outcomes to the correct steps.
  Test Workflow: After making changes, test the workflow to ensure that it functions as expected without errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder for creating and modifying workflows.
  SWI1: Work item selection for monitoring workflow instances.
  SWI2_FREQ: For analyzing workflow instances and their statuses.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on workflow management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SWF_FLEX_DEF062 error in your SAP workflow.