How To Fix SWF_HTTP213 - Interface '&1' has been changed since it was last saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_HTTP - Web Services in the Workflow: Server Functions

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Interface '&1' has been changed since it was last saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_HTTP213 - Interface '&1' has been changed since it was last saved ?

  The SAP error message SWF_HTTP213 indicates that an interface (typically a web service or a function module) has been modified since it was last saved. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with workflows or web services in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Interface Modification: The interface has been changed (e.g., fields added, removed, or modified) after it was last saved. This can happen if multiple developers are working on the same interface or if changes were made in the backend without proper version control.
  Version Control Issues: If the interface is being used in a workflow or another program, and the interface is modified, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the interface was transported from one system to another, and changes were made in the target system, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refresh the Interface: Open the interface in the relevant transaction (e.g., SE80 for Object Navigator) and check for any changes. Save the