How To Fix PRS021 - The loop turned out to be an inifinite loop. Process was not aborted

PRS021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRS - Message class for PROF_SERV packages.

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The loop turned out to be an inifinite loop. Process was not aborted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRS021 - The loop turned out to be an inifinite loop. Process was not aborted ?

  The SAP error message PRS021, which indicates that "The loop turned out to be an infinite loop. Process was not aborted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Process Integration (PI) or Process Orchestration (PO) when a process or workflow is stuck in a loop without reaching a termination condition. This can happen due to various reasons, including configuration issues, incorrect logic in workflows, or data-related problems.
  Causes:
  
  Workflow Logic Errors: The most common cause is a logical error in the workflow definition that leads to a condition where the process keeps calling itself or repeating actions indefinitely.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the process configuration can lead to unintended loops.
  Data Issues: If the data being processed does not meet the expected criteria, it may cause the workflow to re-trigger itself.
  Faulty Conditions: Conditions that are supposed to break the loop may not be correctly defined or may never be met.
  
  Solutions:
  
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