How To Fix /SRMSMC/FND_WFL034 - Error in background step (see application log); workflow restarted

/SRMSMC/FND_WFL034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/FND_WFL -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Error in background step (see application log); workflow restarted

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/SRMSMC/FND_WFL034 - Details

• The SAP error message /SRMSMC/FND_WFL034 Error in background step (see application log); workflow restarted typically indicates that there was an issue during the execution of a background workflow step in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution involves several steps.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the workflow or the related business processes can lead to errors.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to perform certain actions.
  Data Issues: Missing or incorrect data in the workflow can cause it to fail. This could include missing fields or invalid data formats.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load, it may not be able to process the workflow step in a timely manner, leading to timeouts or failures.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the workflow, they may not