How To Fix SWRD012 - Only a SWITCH marked as EXCLUSIVE can be imported


SWRD012 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SWRD - Business Workflow: WAPI Interfaces of Definition

  • Message number: 012

  • Message text: Only a SWITCH marked as EXCLUSIVE can be imported

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  • What causes this issue?

    A multiple condition is a step type with multiple outcomes where every
    outcome is provided with a condition.
    The import format enables the definition of multiple conditions that
    continue execution in <ZH>all</> outcomes that deliver the result
    <ZH>True</> for their condition evaluation.
    However, the workflow system can only execute multiple conditions that
    only continue execution in the <ZH>first</> outcome that delivers the
    result <ZH>True</> for its condition evaluation.

    System Response

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?

    Check the condition evaluation.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWRD012 - Only a SWITCH marked as EXCLUSIVE can be imported ?
    The SAP error message SWRD012, which states "Only a SWITCH marked as EXCLUSIVE can be imported," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Software Change Management (SCM) or Software Logistics processes, particularly when dealing with Switch Framework (SWITCH) configurations.
    
    Cause: This error arises when you attempt to import a switch that is not marked as "EXCLUSIVE." In SAP, switches are used to control the activation or deactivation of certain features or functionalities in the system. An "EXCLUSIVE" switch means that only one of the possible options can be active at any given time. If you try to import a switch that is not marked as EXCLUSIVE, the system will prevent the import to maintain the integrity of the switch framework.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check the Switch Configuration: Go to the transaction code SWTCH or SWTCH_MAINT to view the switch configuration. Verify if the switch you are trying to import

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