How To Fix UCT9021 - Error in BAdI implementation: maximum of 9999 steps exceeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCT9 - Workflow Connection

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Error in BAdI implementation: maximum of 9999 steps exceeded

What causes this issue?

The implementation of BAdI method CHECK_IF_STEP_FINISHED is incorrect:
At the latest when step 9999 is encountered, this method must return a
notification that this is the last step. This implementation of the
method does not do this.

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?

Check the implementation of BAdI method CHECK_IF_STEP_FINISHED. Make
sure it returns CF_LAST = 'X' when step 9999 is reached, or earlier.

Procedure for System Administrators

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