How To Fix SWF_EVT802 - Receive process &1 has status 'Errors'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_EVT - Messages from Event Manager

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Receive process &1 has status 'Errors'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_EVT802 - Receive process &1 has status 'Errors' ?

  The SAP error message SWF_EVT802 indicates that a workflow process has encountered errors during its execution. This message typically arises in the context of SAP Business Workflow, where a workflow instance has failed to complete successfully due to various reasons.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Technical Errors: Issues in the underlying ABAP code or configuration that prevent the workflow from executing correctly.
  Missing Data: Required data or parameters for the workflow are missing or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system executing the workflow does not have the necessary authorizations to perform certain actions.
  Timeouts: The workflow may have timed out due to long-running tasks or processes.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration of the workflow or related components in the SAP system.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the SWF_EVT802 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Logs: Use transaction code SWI1 (Workflow Overview) or SWI2_FREQ (Workflow Runtime) to check the logs for the specific workflow instance. Look for detailed error messages that can provide insights into what went wrong.
  
  
  Analyze the Workflow: Review the workflow definition and ensure that all steps are correctly configured. Check for any missing or incorrect data.
  
  
  Check for Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to perform all actions within the workflow.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the workflow to identify where the error occurs. Use transaction SE80 or SE37 to analyze the function modules or methods involved.
  
  
  Reprocess the Workflow: If the issue has been resolved, you can attempt to reprocess the workflow instance. This can often be done through the workflow overview transaction.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to the specific workflow or error message.
  
  
  System Monitoring: Monitor the system for any performance issues that may be causing timeouts or other errors.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1: Workflow Overview
  SWI2_FREQ: Workflow Runtime
  SWI6: Workflow Log
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on SAP Business Workflow for more detailed information on workflow configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to seek advice from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the SWF_EVT802 error and implement a solution to resolve it.