How To Fix SWF_ODS_CORE051 - Mandatory Comment is not supplied at task completion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_ODS_CORE - Messages for ODS runtime objects

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Mandatory Comment is not supplied at task completion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_ODS_CORE051 - Mandatory Comment is not supplied at task completion ?

  The SAP error message SWF_ODS_CORE051 indicates that a mandatory comment is not supplied when completing a task in the SAP Workflow system. This error typically occurs in scenarios where a workflow task requires a comment or note to be entered before the task can be completed.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the workflow configuration has been set up to require a comment for certain tasks, and the user completing the task has not provided this comment. This is often a part of the workflow design to ensure that users provide context or justification for their actions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration: 
  
  Review the workflow definition in the SAP system to confirm that the task is indeed configured to require a comment. This can be done in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Look for the specific task that is causing the error and check its