How To Fix WD243 - Task '&' cannot be used as a decision task

WD243 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Task '&' cannot be used as a decision task

What causes this issue?

The task selected cannot be used as a decision task since its
implementation does not correspond to the guidelines. The object type
and the method of a decision task are predefined:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Object type: 'DECISION'
Method: 'PROCESS'

System Response

The task cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Use a task with the predefined implementation.
<ZH>Note</>: Copy the decision task provided. Then choose <LS>copy
decision task</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD243 - Task '&' cannot be used as a decision task ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WD243: Task '&' cannot be used as a decision task
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the Web Dynpro ABAP (WD ABAP) framework when a task that is not defined as a decision task is being used or assigned as a decision task in a workflow or Web Dynpro component.
  In SAP Workflow or Web Dynpro, tasks can be of different types, such as:
  
  Standard Task: Executes a set of activities.
  Decision Task: Used to make decisions based on conditions and typically leads to different branches in the workflow.
  
  If you try to use a standard task (or any non-decision task) as a decision task, the system throws this error.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When configuring a workflow and assigning tasks.
  When defining navigation or branching logic in Web Dynpro applications.
  When a task is incorrectly referenced or assigned in the workflow container or component controller.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Task Definition:
  
  Go to the Workflow Builder (transaction SWDD).
  Open the workflow and