How To Fix SWB_OBJ_OPERATION100 - Generic access to persistence is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWB_OBJ_OPERATION - Messages in WB object operation

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Generic access to persistence is not possible

What causes this issue?

No generic access to persistence possible. Reason: There is no
persistence class (implementing the standard interface
IF_WB_OBJECT_PERSIST) for object type <(>&<)>V1<(>&<)>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Call a specific API for operations on <(>&<)>V1<(>&<)> objects.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWB_OBJ_OPERATION100 - Generic access to persistence is not possible ?

  The SAP error message "SWB_OBJ_OPERATION100: Generic access to persistence is not possible" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Web Application Server (WAS) or when working with the SAP Business Workflow. This error indicates that there is an issue with accessing the persistence layer, which is responsible for storing and retrieving workflow-related data.
  Causes:
  
  
  Database Connection Issues: The most common cause is a problem with the database connection. This could be due to the database being down, network issues, or incorrect database configuration.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account that is trying to access the persistence layer may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or in the workflow settings can lead to this error.
  
  
  Database Locking: If the database is locked or if there are long-running transactions, it may prevent access to the persistence layer.
  
  
  Corrupted Data: Corruption in the database tables related to workflow persistence can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Database Connection:
  
  Verify that the database is up and running.
  Check the connection settings in the SAP system (transaction DBACOCKPIT or DB02).
  Ensure that the network connection to the database is stable.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the workflow persistence tables.
  Use transaction SU53 to check for authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the workflow and persistence in the SAP system.
  Check for any recent changes that might have affected the configuration.
  
  
  
  Database Locking:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the database tables.
  If there are locks, investigate the processes holding those locks and resolve them.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the workflow tables to identify any corruption.
  Use transaction SWU_OBUF to check and repair workflow buffer inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  In some cases, restarting the SAP application server or the database server can resolve transient issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for workflow and persistence management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve SAP support for further investigation.