How To Fix WL416 - Workflow '&': No successor exists for CASE node & with value '&'


WL416 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

  • Message number: 416

  • Message text: Workflow '&': No successor exists for CASE node & with value '&'

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  • What causes this issue?

    The workflow definition is incomplete.

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?

    INCLUDE NA_WF-ADMINISTRATOR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL416 - Workflow '&': No successor exists for CASE node & with value '&' ?
    The SAP error message WL416 indicates that there is an issue with a workflow in SAP Business Workflow. Specifically, it states that there is no successor for a CASE node in the workflow definition. This typically occurs when the workflow is trying to evaluate a CASE node, but none of the defined branches (successors) match the current value being processed.
    
    Cause: Missing Successor: The most common cause is that the value being evaluated in the CASE node does not match any of the defined branches. This means that there is no corresponding successor for the given value. Incorrect Value: The value being passed to the CASE node may be incorrect or not as expected, leading to a situation where no matching branch exists. Workflow Definition Issues: There may be issues in the workflow definition itself, such as missing or incorrectly configured branches in the CASE node.
    Solution: Check Workflow Definition: Open the workflow definition in the SAP

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