How To Fix SWUO202 - Save the workflow definition first

SWUO202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWUO - Business Workflow: Office Integration

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Save the workflow definition first

What causes this issue?

Document templates are assigned when creating workflow definitions. A
new workflow definition does not yet have a unique ID. It only gets
this after saving. Only after this can document templates be assigned.

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?

Save the workflow definition and select <LS>Create document template</>
again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWUO202 - Save the workflow definition first ?

  The SAP error message SWUO202 ("Save the workflow definition first") typically occurs when you are trying to execute or activate a workflow definition in SAP Business Workflow without saving the changes you made to the workflow definition. This error is a reminder that any modifications must be saved before proceeding with further actions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsaved Changes: You have made changes to a workflow definition but have not saved those changes.
  Workflow Activation: You are attempting to activate or execute a workflow that has not been saved.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWUO202 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Save the Workflow Definition:
  
  Go to the workflow definition you are working on in the SAP Workflow Builder (transaction code SWDD).
  Click on the "Save" button (usually represented by a disk icon) or use the menu option to save your changes.
  Ensure that all required fields and elements are correctly defined before saving.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  After saving, check for any errors or warnings in the