How To Fix SWF_XI_ADAPTER404 - Mode for process type &1 has unexpected values (DB &2; buffer &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_XI_ADAPTER - XI BPM: Messages

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Mode for process type &1 has unexpected values (DB &2; buffer &3)

What causes this issue?

You want to change the processing logic in the settings for inbound
processing for a process type. The system does not recognize and
therefore does not support the delivery mode you have specified.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use the input help to set the new delivery mode.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_XI_ADAPTER404 - Mode for process type &1 has unexpected values (DB &2; buffer &3) ?

  The SAP error message SWF_XI_ADAPTER404 indicates that there is an issue with the mode for a process type in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Workflow or SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) when the system encounters unexpected values for the process type's mode, specifically related to the database (DB) and buffer.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The process type may not be configured correctly, leading to unexpected values being read from the database or buffer.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data stored in the database or the buffer, which can lead to the system not being able to interpret the mode correctly.
  Software Bugs: There could be bugs in the SAP software that lead to incorrect handling of process types.
  Transport Issues: If the process type was recently transported from another system, there may be issues with the transport that led