How To Fix SWRD202 - The node type & is converted to an "EMPTY" activity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 202

• Message text: The node type & is converted to an "EMPTY" activity

What causes this issue?

This node type cannot be exported to the output format. There is no
corresponding construct.

System Response

A placeholder (<AB>EMPTY</>) is inserted in place of the node.

How to fix this error?

A placeholder activity is generated when the file is imported.
Postprocessing has to be carried out.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWRD202 - The node type & is converted to an "EMPTY" activity ?

  The SAP error message SWRD202 indicates that a node type in a workflow has been converted to an "EMPTY" activity. This typically occurs when the workflow definition is not able to find the necessary information or configuration for a specific node, leading to the node being rendered as empty.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Configuration: The node may be referencing an object or configuration that is missing or incomplete. This could be due to changes in the underlying data or structure that the workflow relies on.
  Invalid Node Type: The node type may not be valid or recognized by the system, possibly due to a version mismatch or an incorrect setup.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, there may be missing dependencies or objects that were not transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required objects, leading to the node being rendered as empty.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the workflow and ensure that all nodes are correctly defined and that all necessary objects are available and properly configured.
  Validate Node Types: Ensure that the node types used in the workflow are valid and supported in the current version of SAP.
  Transport Validation: If the workflow was transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all dependencies were included in the transport.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the workflow and access all required objects.
  Recreate the Node: If the issue persists, consider deleting the problematic node and recreating it to ensure that it is correctly configured.
  Debugging: Use the workflow debugging tools in SAP to trace the execution and identify where the issue is occurring.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Workflow Monitoring: Use transaction SWI1 to monitor workflow instances and check for any errors or issues.
  Workflow Definition: Use transaction SWDD to access the workflow definition and make necessary adjustments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on workflow management and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the SWRD202 error and implement a solution to resolve it.