How To Fix SWF_RUN659 - System error: Precondition for method call (&1->&2) not fulfilled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_RUN - Workflow Runtime System

• Message number: 659

• Message text: System error: Precondition for method call (&1->&2) not fulfilled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_RUN659 - System error: Precondition for method call (&1->&2) not fulfilled ?

  The SAP error message SWF_RUN659 indicates that there is a system error related to a precondition not being fulfilled for a method call in a workflow. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Workflow when a workflow instance attempts to execute a method on an object, but the necessary conditions for that method to be executed are not met.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The workflow might be trying to access data that is not available or is incorrect. This could be due to missing entries in the database or incorrect values being passed to the method.
  
  
  Business Logic Violations: The method being called may have specific preconditions that are not satisfied. For example, certain fields may need to be populated or certain statuses must be met before the method can be executed.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the workflow or the method itself, such as incorrect binding of workflow variables or incorrect settings in the workflow definition.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action that the method is trying to execute.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWF_RUN659 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Logs: Review the workflow logs to identify the specific method and the parameters being passed. This can provide insight into what precondition is not being met.
  
  
  Validate Data: Ensure that all required data is available and correct. Check the relevant business objects and ensure that they are in the expected state.
  
  
  Review Method Preconditions: Look into the method being called and understand its preconditions. Ensure that all necessary conditions are satisfied before the method is invoked.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the workflow to see the exact point of failure and the state of the variables at that time.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions defined in the workflow.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific method being called to understand its requirements and constraints.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) and SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Overview) to monitor and analyze workflow instances.
  Workflow Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the workflow configuration in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to ensure that the workflow is set up correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SWF_RUN659 error in your SAP system.