How To Fix SWF_RUN612 - No entries to be processed found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_RUN - Workflow Runtime System

• Message number: 612

• Message text: No entries to be processed found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_RUN612 - No entries to be processed found ?

  The SAP error message SWF_RUN612 ("No entries to be processed found") typically occurs in the context of workflow processing in SAP. This message indicates that the workflow engine did not find any entries to process for a specific workflow instance or task. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  No Work Items Available: There may be no work items available for the user or the specific workflow instance. This can happen if all work items have already been processed or if there are no new items assigned.
  
  
  Workflow Instance Completed: The workflow instance may have already completed its execution, and there are no further steps to process.
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to fetch work items may not match any existing entries. This can occur if filters are applied that exclude all available work items.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the work items, leading to the appearance that there are no entries.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues in the workflow configuration or in the underlying database that prevent the retrieval of work items.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Workflow Instances: Verify if there are any active workflow instances. You can do this by using transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Overview).
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: If you are using specific selection criteria to filter work items, review and adjust these criteria to ensure they are not overly restrictive.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and process the work items. You can check this in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after attempting to access the work items.
  
  
  Workflow Monitoring: Use transaction SWI6 (Workflow Monitoring) to check the status of workflows and identify any that may be stuck or completed.
  
  
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team to investigate any underlying technical issues or configuration problems.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Overview
  SWI6: Workflow Monitoring
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to workflow processing or the SWF_RUN612 error.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on workflow management for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SWF_RUN612 error in your SAP environment.