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Message type: E = Error
Message class: SWF_FLEX_ENGINE - Workflow: Flexible Engine
Message number: 012
Message text: Step execute for instance "&1" failed
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SWF_FLEX_ENGINE012
- Step execute for instance "&1" failed ?The SAP error message
SWF_FLEX_ENGINE012
indicates that there was a failure during the execution of a workflow instance in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or SAP Business Process Management (BPM) when a step in the workflow cannot be executed successfully.Cause
The causes of this error can vary widely, but some common reasons include:
- Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the workflow or the involved steps can lead to execution failures.
- Missing or Incorrect Data: The workflow might be trying to access data that is missing or incorrectly formatted.
- Authorization Issues: The user or system executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
- System Errors: There could be underlying system issues, such as database connectivity problems or application server issues.
- Custom Code Errors: If there are custom actions or methods defined in the workflow, errors in the code can lead to execution failures.
Solution
To resolve the
SWF_FLEX_ENGINE012
error, you can follow these steps:
- Check Workflow Logs: Use transaction code
SWI1
to check the workflow logs for more detailed error messages. This can provide insights into what specifically caused the failure.- Review Configuration: Ensure that the workflow and its steps are correctly configured. Check for any missing or incorrect settings.
- Validate Data: Verify that all required data for the workflow instance is present and correctly formatted.
- Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to perform all actions within the workflow.
- Debug Custom Code: If there are custom actions in the workflow, debug the code to identify any issues that may be causing the failure.
- System Health Check: Check the overall health of the SAP system, including database connectivity and application server status.
- Re-execute the Workflow: After addressing the issues, you may need to re-execute the workflow instance to see if the problem persists.
Related Information
SWI1
(Workflow Overview), SWI2_FREQ
(Work Item Selection), and SWI6
(Workflow Log).If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed logs and information about the workflow configuration.
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