How To Fix SWF_FLEX_ENGINE018 - Target stage is missing in outcome action definition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_ENGINE - Workflow: Flexible Engine

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Target stage is missing in outcome action definition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_ENGINE018 - Target stage is missing in outcome action definition ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_ENGINE018 indicates that there is a problem with the outcome action definition in a workflow. Specifically, it means that the target stage for an outcome action is missing. This can occur in SAP Business Workflow when the workflow definition is not properly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Target Stage: The most common cause is that the target stage for an outcome action has not been defined in the workflow. This can happen if the workflow was modified and the target stage was deleted or not set up correctly.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: There may be an issue with the overall configuration of the workflow, such as missing links between stages or incorrect definitions.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the target stage to be lost.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Open the workflow definition in the SAP Business Workflow Builder (transaction