How to fix SAP error WD214?

What causes this issue? When the activity was checked, an inconsistency was found between the current task definition and the existing workflow definition. This inconsistency occurs when the definition of the task used is changed and is not upwardly compatible (deletion of terminating events, results, or exceptions).System Response The workflow definition cannot be activated in this state.How to fix this error? Check the task definition.Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

How To Fix WD214 - Inconsistency found in '&' in the task definition

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SAP Error Message - Details

Message type: E = Error
Message class: WD - Workflow definition
Message number: 214
Message text: Inconsistency found in '&' in the task definition
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What causes this issue?
When the activity was checked, an inconsistency was found between the
current task definition and the existing workflow definition. This
inconsistency occurs when the definition of the task used is changed
and is not upwardly compatible (deletion of terminating events,
results, or exceptions).
System Response
The workflow definition cannot be activated in this state.
How to fix this error?
Check the task definition.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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