How To Fix UCT9016 - Unable to finish step &2 of workflow variant &1

UCT9016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCT9 - Workflow Connection

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Unable to finish step &2 of workflow variant &1

What causes this issue?

The system was unable to complete the workflow variant step &V2& of
workflow variant &V1&.
The likely cause is a faulty implementation of BAdI <LS>Workflow for
Manual Postings </>. This error occurs in the following cases:
The method <AB>GET_STEP_AGENT</> in the BAdI returns approval agents,
all of which have already approved or discarded the workflow.
The method <AB>CHECK_IF_STEP_FINISHED</> in the BAdI returns the value
<AB>ABAP_FALSE</>.

System Response

The document is set to the status <LS>With Errors</>.

How to fix this error?

Examine your BAdI implementation. Afterwards, the person who submitted
the document can either resume the approval process for the document or
can discard the document.

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 UCT9016 - Unable to finish step &2 of workflow variant &1 ?

  The SAP error message UCT9016, "Unable to finish step &2 of workflow variant &1," typically indicates that there is an issue with a specific step in a workflow process. This error can arise from various causes, and understanding the context of the workflow and the specific step that is failing is crucial for troubleshooting.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The workflow variant may not be properly configured, leading to issues in executing specific steps.
  Missing Data: Required data for the workflow step may be missing or incomplete, preventing the workflow from proceeding.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to complete the step.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the workflow engine or related components.
  Business Logic Errors: The logic defined in the workflow step may not be valid or may not handle certain conditions correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Workflow Configuration: Review the configuration of the workflow variant