How To Fix WB2B_TEW042 - Step &1: &2 does not have a main step

WB2B_TEW042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B_TEW - Messages for Trading Execution Workbench

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Step &1: &2 does not have a main step

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B_TEW042 - Step &1: &2 does not have a main step ?

  The SAP error message WB2B_TEW042 indicates that a specific step in a workflow or process does not have a main step associated with it. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with workflows in SAP Business Workflow or in the context of SAP Business Process Management (BPM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Main Step: The step referenced in the error message is expected to have a main step defined, but it does not. This could be due to configuration issues or incomplete setup of the workflow.
  Incorrect Workflow Definition: The workflow might have been incorrectly defined or modified, leading to a situation where a step is not properly linked to a main step.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, there might have been issues during the transport that caused the main step to be lost or not properly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration: 
  
  Go to the workflow definition in the