How To Fix SWF_FLEX_RUN028 - Step with id '&1' not found in scenario

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_RUN - Workflow: Runtime Errors

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Step with id '&1' not found in scenario

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_RUN028 - Step with id '&1' not found in scenario ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_RUN028 indicates that a step with a specific ID (represented by &1) could not be found in the workflow scenario. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or SAP Business Process Management (BPM) when the system is trying to execute a workflow step that is not defined or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Step Definition: The step ID referenced in the error message does not exist in the workflow definition.
  Deleted or Inactive Steps: The step may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the workflow scenario.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, the step might not have been included in the transport request.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow scenario or the workflow template.
  Version Mismatch: The workflow instance may be referencing an older version of the workflow that has since been modified.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition: 
  
  Go to the workflow definition in the SAP system (transaction code SWDD) and verify that the step ID exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the step is active and not deleted.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Instances:
  
  Use transaction code SWI1 to check the workflow instances and see if they are referencing the correct workflow definition.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the workflow was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the workflow definition.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Step:
  
  If the step is missing, you may need to recreate it in the workflow definition.
  
  
  
  Check for Versioning:
  
  Ensure that the workflow instance is using the correct version of the workflow. If necessary, update the instance to point to the latest version.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the workflow to identify where the error is occurring. You can use transaction SWI1 to analyze the workflow log.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder - to create or modify workflows.
  SWI1: Work Item Selection - to monitor and analyze workflow instances.
  SWI2_FREQ: To check the frequency of workflow instances.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on workflow management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.