How To Fix SWR207 - User decision &1 has no alternative to index &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWR - Business Workflow: WAPI Interfaces

• Message number: 207

• Message text: User decision &1 has no alternative to index &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWR207 - User decision &1 has no alternative to index &2 ?

  The SAP error message SWR207 ("User decision &1 has no alternative to index &2") typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow. This error indicates that the workflow is trying to access a user decision step that does not have a valid alternative defined for the specified index. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alternatives: The user decision step in the workflow does not have any alternatives defined for the specified index. This can happen if the workflow was not properly configured or if changes were made to the workflow definition that removed alternatives.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: The workflow might be incorrectly configured, leading to a situation where the expected alternatives are not available.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed by the workflow, leading to a situation where the expected alternatives are not present.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Go to the workflow definition in the SAP Workflow Builder (transaction code SWDD).
  Locate the user decision step that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the alternatives are correctly defined for that user decision step. You may need to add or modify alternatives as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Instances:
  
  Check the instances of the workflow that are currently running (transaction code SWI1).
  Identify the specific instance that is causing the error and analyze its path to see if it is following the expected flow.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the workflow to see where it is failing and why it cannot find the alternative.
  Look for any conditions or rules that might be affecting the availability of alternatives.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as there may be bug fixes related to workflow processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to workflow and user decisions for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant workflow configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection for Repeated Tasks
  
  
  Workflow Concepts: Familiarize yourself with the concepts of user decisions, alternatives, and workflow execution paths in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SWR207 error and implement a solution to resolve it.