How To Fix SWF_RUN553 - Error during evaluation of a condition (&1, Workitem &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_RUN - Workflow Runtime System

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Error during evaluation of a condition (&1, Workitem &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_RUN553 - Error during evaluation of a condition (&1, Workitem &2) ?

  The SAP error message SWF_RUN553 indicates that there was an error during the evaluation of a condition in a workflow. This error typically occurs when the workflow engine is unable to evaluate a condition due to various reasons, such as missing data, incorrect configuration, or issues with the workflow definition.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The condition being evaluated may rely on data that is not available or is incorrectly formatted.
  Workflow Definition Issues: There may be a problem with the workflow definition itself, such as incorrect condition logic or missing elements.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data required for the condition evaluation.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or system performance issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Workflow Definition: Review the workflow definition to ensure that the conditions are correctly defined and that all necessary data elements are included.
  Validate Data: Ensure that the data required for the condition evaluation is available and correctly formatted. You may need to check the relevant business objects or data records.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  Debugging: Use transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to analyze the work item and check the logs for more detailed error messages. You can also use transaction SWI2_DIAG to diagnose workflow issues.
  Check System Logs: Look at the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors that might provide additional context for the issue.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message. You can use the SAP Support Portal for this purpose.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_DIAG: Workflow Diagnosis
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  
  
  Workflow Monitoring: Use transaction SWI6 to monitor workflow instances and check for any stuck or failed instances.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights 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_RUN553 error and implement a solution to resolve it.