How To Fix SWF_RUN143 - Determination of the workflow proxy does not return a result

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_RUN - Workflow Runtime System

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Determination of the workflow proxy does not return a result

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_RUN143 - Determination of the workflow proxy does not return a result ?

  The SAP error message SWF_RUN143, which states "Determination of the workflow proxy does not return a result," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow. This error indicates that the system was unable to determine a valid workflow proxy for the task or event that is being processed. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Workflow Configuration: The workflow might not be properly configured, or the necessary workflow definitions may be missing.
  No Valid Agents: The system could not find any valid agents (users or groups) assigned to the workflow task.
  Authorization Issues: The user or group may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the workflow.
  Incorrect Business Object: The business object associated with the workflow may not be correctly defined or may not exist.
  Workflow Runtime Issues: There may be issues with the workflow runtime environment or the workflow engine itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Verify that the workflow is correctly configured in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Ensure that the workflow definition is active and correctly linked to the relevant business object.
  
  
  
  Review Agent Assignment:
  
  Check the agent assignment for the workflow task in transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder) or SWF_WORKFLOW.
  Ensure that there are valid agents assigned to the task and that they are active users.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the users or groups assigned as agents have the necessary authorizations to execute the workflow.
  Use transaction SU53 to check for any authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Validate Business Object:
  
  Ensure that the business object associated with the workflow is correctly defined and exists in the system.
  Check the object type and its methods in transaction SWO1.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Runtime:
  
  Review the workflow runtime logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context.
  Use transaction SWI1 to monitor workflow instances and check for any stuck or failed workflows.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the workflow to trace the execution path and identify where the determination of the proxy fails.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWO1: Business Object Builder
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection for Workflow Instances
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to workflow issues, as they may provide specific fixes or patches for known problems.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on workflows and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SWF_RUN143 error in your SAP system.