How To Fix WD388 - Workflow proxy '&' may only be described once (see subsequent message)

WD388 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 388

• Message text: Workflow proxy '&' may only be described once (see subsequent message)

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WD388 Workflow proxy '&' may only be described once (see subsequent message)
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the generation or activation of Web Dynpro components or workflows when the same workflow proxy is defined more than once in the component or interface. In other words, the workflow proxy (an object that acts as an interface to a workflow) is declared multiple times, which is not allowed.
  The message indicates that the workflow proxy with a certain name (represented by '&') has been described more than once in the component or interface definition. The system expects each workflow proxy to be unique within the context.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you create or modify a Web Dynpro component or interface that uses workflow proxies.
  During the activation or generation of the Web Dynpro component.
  When importing or transporting Web Dynpro components that contain workflow proxies.
  When there is