How To Fix SWF_RUN642 - Exception &1 raised when executing method &2->&3

SWF_RUN642 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_RUN - Workflow Runtime System

• Message number: 642

• Message text: Exception &1 raised when executing method &2->&3

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SWF_RUN642 - Details

• The SAP error message SWF_RUN642 indicates that an exception has been raised during the execution of a method in a workflow. The message format typically includes placeholders for the exception type (&1), the method name (&2), and the object or class name (&3) where the error occurred.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by various issues, including but not limited to:
  
  Business Logic Errors: The method being executed may contain logic that leads to an exception, such as invalid data or conditions not being met.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the workflow or the objects involved can lead to exceptions.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system issues, such as database connectivity problems or missing components.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may be incomplete or corrupted, leading to exceptions during execution.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWF_RUN642 error, you can follow these