How To Fix CM_EHFND_WFF_BASE058 - Workflow &1: Error during creation of a GUID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_WFF_BASE - Messages from Workflow Base Adapter

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Workflow &1: Error during creation of a GUID

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Contact your <LS>SAP Product Support</> at
<NP>http://support.sap.com/en/my-support/incidents.html</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_WFF_BASE058 - Workflow &1: Error during creation of a GUID ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_WFF_BASE058 indicates that there was an error during the creation of a GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) for a workflow. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or SAP Business Process Management (BPM) when the system is unable to generate a unique identifier for a workflow instance.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the creation of a GUID. This could be due to database locks, connectivity issues, or other database-related problems.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or in the workflow settings may lead to this error.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user or the system process may not have the necessary authorizations to create a GUID.
  SAP Notes: There may be known issues or bugs related to the version of SAP you are using that have been documented in SAP Notes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Connectivity: Ensure that the database is up and running and that there are no connectivity issues. You can check the database logs for any errors.
  Review System Configuration: Verify the configuration settings related to workflows and GUID generation. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user or the process has the necessary authorizations to create GUIDs. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal. Look for any notes that address this specific error message or related issues.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context about the failure.
  Restart Workflow: If the error occurred during a specific workflow instance, try restarting the workflow to see if the issue persists.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved with the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection - Frequency) to monitor workflow instances and identify any stuck or problematic instances.
  Workflow Monitoring: Use transaction SWI6 to monitor workflow logs and identify any issues with specific workflow instances.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the error related to the creation of a GUID in SAP workflows.