How To Fix SWF_RUN_SERVICES085 - Starting SWW_WI2OBJ SOT Update

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_RUN_SERVICES - Workflow: Services

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Starting SWW_WI2OBJ SOT Update

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_RUN_SERVICES085 - Starting SWW_WI2OBJ SOT Update ?

  The SAP error message SWF_RUN_SERVICES085 typically indicates an issue related to the workflow service when trying to update the workflow item (SWW_WI2OBJ) in the SAP system. This error can occur due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing authorizations, or problems with the workflow itself.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Workflow Configuration: There may be issues with the workflow configuration, such as missing or incorrect settings in the workflow definition.
  Object Locking: The object that the workflow is trying to update may be locked by another process or user.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the workflow is trying to process.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or application server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the workflow. You can use transaction code SU53 to analyze