How To Fix SWR206 - Alternatives of user decision &1 could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWR - Business Workflow: WAPI Interfaces

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Alternatives of user decision &1 could not be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWR206 - Alternatives of user decision &1 could not be read ?

  The SAP error message SWR206 indicates that the system is unable to read the alternatives for a user decision in a workflow. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow when a user decision step is involved, and the alternatives (options) for that decision cannot be retrieved.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The alternatives for the user decision may not be properly configured in the workflow definition.
  Workflow Definition Issues: There may be issues with the workflow definition itself, such as missing or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the alternatives.
  Data Consistency: There could be inconsistencies in the workflow data or the underlying business object.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, some objects may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition: 
  
  Go to the workflow definition in the SAP Business Workflow (transaction SWDD) and verify that the user decision step is correctly configured with the appropriate alternatives.
  Ensure that the alternatives are defined and linked correctly to the user decision.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 to check the workflow instance logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the workflow and access the alternatives. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction SWU_OBUF to check for inconsistencies in the workflow buffer and correct any issues found.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the workflow was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport missing objects.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the workflow to identify where the failure occurs. You can set breakpoints in the relevant workflow methods or use transaction SWI1 to analyze the workflow execution.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWU_OBUF: Workflow Buffer Consistency Check
  SWI2_FREQ: Workflow Monitoring
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to workflow issues, as they may provide specific fixes or patches for known problems.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on workflow configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SWR206 error message in your SAP system.