How To Fix SWF_XI_ADAPTER057 - Process instance &1 has unexpected status &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_XI_ADAPTER - XI BPM: Messages

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Process instance &1 has unexpected status &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_XI_ADAPTER057 - Process instance &1 has unexpected status &2 ?

  The SAP error message SWF_XI_ADAPTER057 indicates that a process instance in SAP's workflow or integration framework has encountered an unexpected status. This error typically arises in scenarios involving SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when a process instance does not transition to the expected state, which can disrupt the flow of data or processes.
  
  Cause:
  The causes of this error can vary, but common reasons include:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the integration scenario or workflow can lead to unexpected statuses.
  System Errors: Temporary system issues, such as network problems or resource limitations, can cause the process instance to fail.
  Message Processing Errors: If there are issues with the messages being processed (e.g., invalid data, missing fields), the process instance may not complete successfully.
  Timeouts: If a process takes too long to execute, it may time out and result in an unexpected status.
  Version Mismatches: Incompatibilities between different versions of components involved in the