How To Fix WTYC1016 - Partial action &1 in action &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTYC1 - Messages for Customizing of Warranty Processing

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Partial action &1 in action &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTYC1016 - Partial action &1 in action &2 does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WTYC1016 - Partial action &1 in action &2 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when the system tries to execute or reference a partial action that is not defined or does not exist within the specified main action.
  
  In SAP Workflow, an action can have multiple partial actions (sub-actions or steps).
  The workflow engine is trying to call a partial action (identified by &1) inside a main action (identified by &2), but it cannot find this partial action in the action definition.
  This usually happens if:
  
  The partial action was deleted or renamed.
  The workflow or action was transported incorrectly.
  There is a mismatch between the workflow definition and the underlying action definitions.
  The workflow is calling an outdated or incorrect action version.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Action Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder).
  Enter the business object and the main action (&2).
  Verify if the partial action (&1) exists under this main action.
  If it does not exist, you need to either:
  
  Create the missing partial action.
  Correct the workflow to call the correct partial action.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Use transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Open the workflow that triggers this error.
  Check the step or method call that references the partial action.
  Correct the action or partial action name if it is incorrect.
  
  
  
  Transport and Version Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the action and workflow are consistent across systems (DEV, QA, PROD).
  Re-import or re-transport the workflow and action if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, this error can be caused by bugs or inconsistencies fixed in SAP Notes.
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WTYC1016.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWO1 - Business Object Builder (to check actions and partial actions)
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to check workflow steps)
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection (to analyze workflow errors)
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Log (to analyze workflow execution and errors)
  
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  SAP Workflow documentation on actions and partial actions.
  SAP Notes and KBAs related to workflow errors.
  
  
  
  Common Scenario:
  
  When a workflow step calls a method or action that was changed or deleted in the business object, this error is thrown.
  Always ensure that the workflow and business object definitions are synchronized.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact action and partial action names, I can help you with more specific instructions.