How To Fix SWF_GP_DEF102 - Action '&': No step definition for outcome '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_GP_DEF - Guided Procedures Import

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Action '&': No step definition for outcome '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_GP_DEF102 - Action '&': No step definition for outcome '&' ?

  The SAP error message SWF_GP_DEF102, which states "Action '&': No step definition for outcome '&'", typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or SAP Business Process Management (BPM). This error indicates that there is a missing or undefined step in the workflow definition for a specific action or outcome.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Step Definition: The workflow definition is trying to reference a step or outcome that has not been defined in the workflow.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow where the action is not properly linked to its corresponding step.
  Changes in Workflow: If the workflow was modified (e.g., steps were deleted or renamed), it may lead to inconsistencies where the workflow is still trying to reference the old definitions.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, some dependencies or definitions may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition: 
  
  Open the workflow definition in the SAP Workflow Builder (transaction code SWDD).
  Verify that all actions and outcomes are correctly defined and linked to their respective steps.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Steps: 
  
  If you identify that a step is missing, you will need to create it in the workflow definition.
  Ensure that the action is correctly associated with the new or existing step.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings for the workflow to ensure that all necessary parameters and links are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation: 
  
  If the workflow was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the missing objects or manually recreate them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the workflow to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the workflow behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SWDD (Workflow Builder) for designing and modifying workflows.
  SWI1 (Work Item Selection) for monitoring work items and workflow instances.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on workflow definitions and troubleshooting common errors.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  
  Community Forums: 
  
  Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the SWF_GP_DEF102 error in your SAP workflow.