How To Fix SWF_RUN533 - Transfer of error failed

SWF_RUN533 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_RUN - Workflow Runtime System

• Message number: 533

• Message text: Transfer of error failed

What causes this issue?

The work item was set to the status <ZK>error</>. The workflow system
tried to transfer this status to all parent workflows. This failed.

System Response

Transfer of the status was canceled. Only the actual work item has the
status <ZK>error</>.

How to fix this error?

When the background job is next executed for work item error
monitoring, the workflow system attempts to transfer the status to the
parent workflow again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SWF_RUN533 - Details

• The SAP error message SWF_RUN533, which states "Transfer of error failed," typically occurs in the context of workflow processing. This error indicates that there was an issue when the system attempted to transfer error information related to a workflow instance. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Workflow Instance Issues: The workflow instance may have encountered an error that it could not handle, leading to a failure in transferring the error information.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the workflow settings or in the underlying system that prevent proper error handling.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as connectivity issues or data integrity problems, can lead to failures in error transfer.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may lack the necessary authorizations to access or transfer error information.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the error occurs during a transport process, there may be issues with the transport layer