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

SWRD202 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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