How To Fix SWF_VMD020 - Assignment task &1 - Visualization type &2 assigned twice

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_VMD - Visualization Metadata

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Assignment task &1 - Visualization type &2 assigned twice

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_VMD020 - Assignment task &1 - Visualization type &2 assigned twice ?

  The SAP error message SWF_VMD020 indicates that a visualization type has been assigned more than once to a task in the workflow. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow, where tasks are associated with specific visualization types for user interaction.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A single task is mistakenly assigned the same visualization type multiple times.
  There may be a configuration issue in the workflow definition where the same visualization type is referenced more than once for the same task.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Go to the workflow definition in the SAP system (transaction code SWDD).
  Locate the task that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Review the visualization types assigned to this task.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Assignments:
  
  Identify any duplicate visualization types assigned to the task.
  Remove the duplicate entries so that each visualization type is assigned only once.
  
  
  
  Save and Activate:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the workflow definition.
  Activate the workflow to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Test the Workflow:
  
  Execute the workflow to verify that the error no longer occurs and that the task functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder - for editing workflows.
  SWI1: Work Item Selection - to monitor work items and their statuses.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on workflow configuration and visualization types.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review and maintain workflow definitions to avoid configuration issues.
  Implement version control for workflow definitions to track changes and revert if necessary.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWF_VMD020 error and ensure that your workflow operates smoothly.