Flow is throwing an Error for java.lang.NullPointerException near the startIssue You are finding that your Flow Contexts and failing in Error State and are showing a java.lang.NullPointerException. Example Error Code: Flow Designer: Operation(Flow Name.If$1.<sys_id>.StartStage$1$request_open) failed with error: java.lang.NullPointerExceptionCauseThis is happening because the "Start FlowDesigner Flow" Business Rule has been customized and is running Before Insert of the [sc_req_item] Record. Since the Requested Item has not been saved to the Database when the Flow attaches then it is causing the Flow to execute and try to perform actions on a non-existent record.ResolutionPlease revert the "Start FlowDesigner Flow" Business Rule to Out Of Box to ensure the Flow attaches at the correct time.