How To Fix SWP294 - Conditional restart only possible for flex block in state STARTED, not &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWP - WFM: Messages

• Message number: 294

• Message text: Conditional restart only possible for flex block in state STARTED, not &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWP294 - Conditional restart only possible for flex block in state STARTED, not &1 ?

  The SAP error message SWP294 indicates that a conditional restart is being attempted on a flex block that is not in the "STARTED" state. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Workflow or process management, where certain operations can only be performed on blocks that are currently active or in a specific state.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A conditional restart is attempted on a flex block that is in a state other than "STARTED". The possible states could include "COMPLETED", "FAILED", "CANCELLED", etc.
  The workflow or process logic is trying to restart a block that has already finished or is not in a state that allows for a restart.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the State of the Flex Block:
  
  Use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Overview) to check the current state of the flex block in question.
  Ensure that the block is