Campaign Automation is next step is not starting

Hello Guru's,
Greetings.
I have created a campaign automation workflow like this..
1) Created a Campaign 1 - Campaign start
2) Created a campaign 2 as element - Assigned a communication method as e-mail with Survey link (Suevey is created under marketing) - Assigned a work flow send target group to channel - Have used the CRM_MKTCA_SURVEY_MKT_PBO and CRM_MKTCA_SURVEY_MKT_PAI in the survey to create the lead
3) Created a campaign decision - If "Would you like to receive the application with options as Yes"
4) Created a campaign 3 with empty target group and assigned a work flow "Add BP to Target Group" - Selected an option of Start for every respondant
5) Created a Campaign 4 by using the traget group created in step 4
6) I have activated all workflows
7) made the workflows as general
Released the campaign 1
Saved
Started the campaign
Campaign execution started and sends the mail to target group. I have responded for the survey, I can see the results on survey suite, also the Lead created.
Problem is .....
The decision is not triggering even if I select yes for step 3 (Condition is met), not starting the next step.
I am missing some thing here, can you please guide.
Thank you very much.

Sloved my self by assigning the CAMPAIGN_AUTOMATION_LEAD Action profile to the Lead transaction in SPRO. This Action Profile will have MKTCA_PROC_INB method, which will trigger the next steps or followup actions.
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fsck will go through five "phases" and then return information about your disk's use and fragmentation. Once it finishes, it'll display this message if no issues were found:
** The volume (name_of_volume) appears to be OK
If fsck found issues and has altered, repaired, or fixed anything, it will display this message:
***** FILE SYSTEM WAS MODIFIED *****
Important: If this message appears, repeat the fsck command you typed in step 4 until fsck tells you that your volume appears to be OK (first-pass repairs may uncover additional issues, so this is a normal thing to do). When fsck reports that your volume is OK, type the following at the prompt and hit return:
reboot
Your computer should start up normally and allow you to log in.
Good luck.

How can i get my imac proceed to home page from restarting endlessly? it will start then start booting then chime then bck to step one, not even hitting the start up page.... plssss help!

how can i get my imac proceed to home page from restarting endlessly? it will start then start booting then chime then bck to step one, not even hitting the start up page.... plssss help!

Hi
My Powerbook was the same. Only fix is to reinstall OSX from the install CD but be sure not to pick the Format and install clean. Once you boot with the install CD pick the preserve user data and settings.
On My machine the reinstall looked perfect. My network, email, files and all the programmes were all there. Most apps worked fine but Adobe CS2, Virtual PC and NetBarrier all needed reinastallation as they reported a few files or registration was missing. I went for the 10.4.3 upgrade again and it worked fine.
Good luck
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