How To Fix WO202 - Step & of Workflow definition not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WO - WF: Messages for Workflow Wizards

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Step & of Workflow definition not found

What causes this issue?

Step &v1& of the Workflow definition currently in memory could not be
found.

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?

Please check if you have saved the correct step ID for the Workflow
Wizard or if an invalid ID is being addressed. The ID '00000000' is
frequently transferred because bindings for the Workflow Wizard could
not be executed successfully.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WO202 - Step & of Workflow definition not found ?

  The SAP error message "WO202 Step & of Workflow definition not found" typically indicates that the workflow definition you are trying to execute is either missing or not properly configured in the system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when a workflow is triggered, or when a user attempts to access a workflow-related function.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Workflow Definition: The specified workflow definition does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Workflow ID: The workflow ID being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Deactivated Workflow: The workflow definition may have been deactivated or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the workflow definition.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) and verify if the workflow definition exists.
  Ensure that the workflow ID is correct and corresponds to an active workflow.
  
  
  
  Activate Workflow:
  
  If the workflow definition exists but is inactive, activate it in the Workflow Builder.
  
  
  
  Transport Workflow:
  
  If the workflow was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully transported to the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion:
  
  Verify if the workflow definition has been deleted. If it has, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations. Check the user roles and profiles to confirm.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the workflow execution to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection for a specific user
  SWI2_DURA: Work Item Selection for a specific duration
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for workflows to understand the configuration and management of workflows in SAP.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific workflow or error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Workflow team for further assistance.