How To Fix SWF_RUN812 - External process: Status transfer from &1 to &2 is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_RUN - Workflow Runtime System

• Message number: 812

• Message text: External process: Status transfer from &1 to &2 is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_RUN812 - External process: Status transfer from &1 to &2 is not possible ?

  The SAP error message SWF_RUN812 indicates that there is an issue with the status transfer of a workflow process. Specifically, it means that the system is unable to change the status of a workflow from one state (&1) to another (&2). This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Invalid Status Transition: The status transition you are trying to perform may not be valid according to the workflow definition. Each workflow has defined paths and statuses, and attempting to move from one status to another that is not allowed can trigger this error.
  
  
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the workflow configuration or definition that prevent the status change. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the workflow template.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to perform the status change may not have the necessary authorizations to do so.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There