How To Fix SWF_RUN631 - System error: SWP_SUSPEN entry already exists (&1,&2,&3)

SWF_RUN631 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_RUN - Workflow Runtime System

• Message number: 631

• Message text: System error: SWP_SUSPEN entry already exists (&1,&2,&3)

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SWF_RUN631 - Details

• The SAP error message SWF_RUN631 indicates that there is a system error related to the workflow process. Specifically, the message "SWP_SUSPEN entry already exists" suggests that there is an attempt to create a suspension entry in the workflow that already exists for the specified workflow instance.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Suspension Entry: The workflow is trying to suspend a task or process that has already been suspended, leading to a conflict.
  Database Locking Issues: There may be issues with database locks that prevent the creation of a new suspension entry.
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: There might be misconfigurations in the workflow settings or logic that lead to this error.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this can be caused by bugs in the SAP system or specific versions of the workflow engine.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWF_RUN631 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Suspension Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SWI1 (Work Item Selection)