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

WD214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Inconsistency found in '&' in the task definition

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD214 - Inconsistency found in '&' in the task definition ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WD214 - Inconsistency found in '&' in the task definition
  
  Cause
  The error message WD214 typically occurs in the context of Web Dynpro ABAP applications. It indicates that there is an inconsistency or mismatch in the task definition of a Web Dynpro component or application.
  More specifically, this error arises when the task definition (which defines the flow and navigation between different views or components) contains inconsistent or invalid entries. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect or missing task names or IDs in the task definition.
  Corrupted or incomplete task metadata.
  Mismatches between the task definition and the actual component/view structure.
  Manual changes or transport issues that caused inconsistencies in the task configuration.
  The task definition references a task or view that no longer exists or has been renamed.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WD214 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Task Definition:
  
  Go to the Web Dynpro component in the ABAP Workbench (SE80).
  Open the Task Definition node.
  Verify that all tasks