Workflow Step stays "In Process"

Hi Experts,
I have a workflow step which refers to a standard task. The step type indicates "Processing completion by event"
The related standard BO event is already completed, but this step is still 'In Process'. Probably the terminating event is not captured in the WF step.
Please suggest how to set this workflow step to completed status so that it moves on. (Is it advisable to re-create the BO event manually through SWUE)
Thanks in advance!
Ali

Thanks Paul.
-Checked in SWEL, the terminating event is not issued
- No dump found in ST22
Please suggest how to set this workflow step to completed status so that it moves on. (Is it advisable to re-create the BO event manually through SWUE)
Thanks in advance!
~Ali~

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