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