How To Fix WF802 - Link type '&' in role '&' does not exist

WF802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WF - Workflow: messages

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Link type '&' in role '&' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF802 - Link type '&' in role '&' does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WF802 Link type '&' in role '&' does not exist
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when the system tries to access or use a link type in a workflow role that does not exist or is not defined. Specifically:
  
  The workflow role you are using references a link type (a connection or relationship between workflow container elements or tasks) that has not been created or assigned.
  The link type name or the role name might be incorrect or missing.
  The workflow definition or role configuration is incomplete or corrupted.
  Sometimes, this can happen if a transport or change was imported incorrectly or partially.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Link types in SAP Workflow define the relationships between workflow container elements or between tasks and container elements.
  Roles in workflows are used to assign tasks to users or organizational units, and these roles can have link types assigned to them.
  If the