How To Fix SWF_CCMS185 - Message for ended process '&1' parked but not processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_CCMS - CCMS: Monitoring

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Message for ended process '&1' parked but not processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_CCMS185 - Message for ended process '&1' parked but not processed ?

  The SAP error message SWF_CCMS185 indicates that a process has ended but has been parked and not processed. This typically relates to workflow or background processing issues within the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Workflow Issues: The process may have been interrupted or not completed due to a workflow error.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the workflow settings or in the background job processing.
  Resource Constraints: The system may be facing resource constraints, such as memory or processing power, which can lead to processes being parked.
  Error Handling: The error handling mechanism may have parked the process due to an unhandled exception or error during execution.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Workflow Logs: Review the workflow logs to identify any specific errors or issues that occurred during the process execution. You can use transaction codes like SWI1 or SWI2 to analyze workflow instances.
  Reprocess the Parked Process: You can manually reprocess the parked process. This can often be done through transaction SWI1 or SWF_WORKITEMS.
  Analyze Background Jobs: Use transaction SM37 to check the status of background jobs. Look for any jobs that may have failed or are in a waiting state.
  Adjust System Resources: If resource constraints are identified, consider optimizing system performance by increasing memory, CPU, or other resources.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the workflow and background processing configurations are correctly set up. This may involve checking settings in transaction SWU3 (Automatic Workflow Customizing).
  Error Handling: Implement better error handling in your workflows to ensure that exceptions are caught and handled appropriately, preventing processes from being parked unnecessarily.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2: Work Item Selection with Selection Criteria
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to SWF_CCMS185.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on workflow management and background processing for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.