How To Fix SWF_FLEX_ENGINE012 - Step execute for instance "&1" failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_ENGINE - Workflow: Flexible Engine

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Step execute for instance "&1" failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_ENGINE012 - Step execute for instance "&1" failed ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_ENGINE012 indicates that there was a failure during the execution of a workflow instance in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or SAP Business Process Management (BPM) when a step in the workflow cannot be executed successfully.
  Cause
  The causes of this error can vary widely, but some common reasons include:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the workflow or the involved steps can lead to execution failures.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The workflow might be trying to access data that is missing or incorrectly formatted.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues, such as database connectivity problems or application server issues.
  Custom Code Errors: If there are custom actions or methods defined in the workflow, errors in the code can lead to execution failures.
  
  Solution
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