How To Fix SWRD016 - Check the condition for step '&', 'negative' is set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Check the condition for step '&', 'negative' is set

What causes this issue?

The import format has set the "negative" indicator for the condition.
An automatic conversion of the condition is not possible.

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?

Cancel the condition.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWRD016 - Check the condition for step '&', 'negative' is set ?

  The SAP error message SWRD016 indicates that there is an issue with a condition in a workflow step where the condition is set to 'negative'. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow, where conditions are used to control the flow of the workflow based on certain criteria.
  Cause:
  The error message SWRD016 is triggered when:
  
  A condition in a workflow step is defined as 'negative', but the expected outcome is not met. This means that the workflow is trying to evaluate a condition that should not be true, but it is.
  The condition logic may be incorrectly defined, leading to a situation where the workflow cannot proceed as expected.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWRD016 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Workflow Definition:
  
  Open the workflow definition in the SAP Workflow Builder (transaction code SWDD).
  Locate the step that is causing the error and review the conditions associated with it.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Logic:
  
  Ensure that the condition logic is correctly defined. If the condition is meant to be negative, verify that the logic accurately reflects the intended workflow behavior.
  If necessary, modify the condition to ensure it aligns with the expected outcomes.
  
  
  
  Test the Condition:
  
  Test the condition independently to see if it evaluates as expected. You can use transaction SWI1 to analyze the workflow instance and check the condition values.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Issues:
  
  Ensure that the data being evaluated by the condition is correct and available. Sometimes, missing or incorrect data can lead to unexpected evaluation results.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on workflow conditions and how to set them up correctly.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the workflow to trace the execution path and identify where the condition evaluation is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection with Frequency
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Workflow Documentation: Review SAP's official documentation on workflows for best practices and examples of condition handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SWRD016 error in your SAP workflow.