How To Fix SWF_CRL204 - Error while determining key for correlation &1 and XI message &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_CRL - Messages for Correlations

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Error while determining key for correlation &1 and XI message &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_CRL204 - Error while determining key for correlation &1 and XI message &2 ?

  The SAP error message SWF_CRL204 indicates an issue with determining the correlation key for a workflow instance. This error typically arises in scenarios involving SAP Business Workflow and the integration with SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) or SAP Process Integration (PI). The error message provides two key identifiers: the correlation key and the XI message.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Correlation Key: The correlation key that is supposed to link the workflow instance with the corresponding XI message may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the workflow or in the integration settings that prevent the system from correctly identifying the correlation.
  Message Processing Errors: If the XI message has not been processed correctly or is not available, the system may fail to determine the correlation key.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in the data being processed can lead to failures in correlation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Workflow Configuration: Review the workflow configuration to ensure that the