How To Fix SWRD209 - Step &(&) has multiple outcomes - a conversion takes place

SWRD209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Step &(&) has multiple outcomes - a conversion takes place

What causes this issue?

Only activities with an inbox and an outcome can be converted.
Activities with multiple outcomes are converted to an activity and a
condition.

System Response

There is an automatic conversion. Data can be lost.

How to fix this error?

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

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 SWRD209 - Step &(&) has multiple outcomes - a conversion takes place ?

  The SAP error message SWRD209 indicates that there is a problem with a step in a workflow where multiple outcomes are possible, and a conversion is taking place. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow, where a decision point in the workflow can lead to different paths based on certain conditions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Outcomes: The step in the workflow has been defined with multiple possible outcomes, but the system is unable to determine which outcome to follow due to ambiguous conditions or missing logic.
  Data Type Conversion: The error may also arise from a situation where the workflow is trying to convert data types (e.g., from one format to another) but encounters issues due to the multiple possible outcomes.
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow may not be configured correctly, leading to confusion in the decision-making process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Workflow Configuration: Check the configuration of the workflow step that is causing the error. Ensure that