How To Fix WD492 - Task type cannot be used for a decision task

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 492

• Message text: Task type cannot be used for a decision task

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD492 - Task type cannot be used for a decision task ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WD492 - Task type cannot be used for a decision task
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign or use a task type that is not valid for a decision task in a Web Dynpro ABAP workflow or Web Dynpro component. In SAP Workflow, decision tasks are special tasks designed to handle decision points (e.g., user decisions, branching logic). They require specific task types that support decision logic.
  If you assign a standard dialog task or any other non-decision task type to a decision task node, the system raises this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Decision Task: A task that allows the workflow to branch based on user input or system conditions.
  Task Type: Defines the nature of the task (e.g., dialog task, method task, container task, decision task).
  Only certain task types are allowed for decision tasks, typically those designed to handle decision logic (e.g., decision tasks or user decision tasks).
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Task Type:
  
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