How To Fix SWF_RUN_SERVICES071 - '&1' event log entries deleted

SWF_RUN_SERVICES071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_RUN_SERVICES - Workflow: Services

• Message number: 071

• Message text: '&1' event log entries deleted

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SWF_RUN_SERVICES071 - Details

• The SAP error message SWF_RUN_SERVICES071 indicates that event log entries for a specific workflow have been deleted. This message typically arises in the context of SAP Business Workflow, where the system manages workflow instances and their associated logs.
  
  Cause:
  The deletion of event log entries can occur for several reasons:
  
  Workflow Cleanup: SAP systems may have a scheduled job or a manual process that cleans up old or completed workflow logs to free up space or improve performance.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to automatically delete event logs after a certain period or based on specific criteria.
  Manual Deletion: An administrator or user with the necessary permissions may have manually deleted the logs.
  System Errors: In some cases, system errors or inconsistencies may lead to unexpected deletion of logs.
  
  
  Solution:
  To address the SWF_RUN_SERVICES071 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for workflow log retention. You can do this in transaction code SWU3