How To Fix SWF_XI_INBOUND005 - Temporary error in BPE inbound processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_XI_INBOUND - XI BPE Inbound Processing

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Temporary error in BPE inbound processing

What causes this issue?

A temporary error occurred while delivering a message to a process; this
error is likely to be corrected by an automatic processing retry.

System Response

The entry in the qRFC queue for the process type to which the message is
to be delivered is flagged as containing errors. The qRFC is stopped and
cannot deliver any more messages to processes of the same type until
processing of the entry with errors is repeated and completed
successfully.

How to fix this error?

Administrator action is not necessary unless the error is not resolved
by repeated processing. If the error does not disappear, it must be
handled as a permanent error. If temporary errors occur frequently, this
impairs the throughput for the affected process type. Use the usual
analysis methods to remedy the error.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_XI_INBOUND005 - Temporary error in BPE inbound processing ?

  The SAP error message SWF_XI_INBOUND005 indicates a temporary error in the Business Process Engine (BPE) during inbound processing. This error typically occurs when there are issues with the processing of messages in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with workflows or integration scenarios.
  Causes:
  
  Temporary System Issues: The error may arise due to temporary system unavailability, such as network issues, database locks, or resource constraints.
  Message Processing Errors: There could be issues with the message format, content, or structure that prevent it from being processed correctly.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the BPE or related components can lead to processing failures.
  System Load: High system load or performance issues can cause timeouts or delays in processing messages.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Retry the Operation: Since this is a temporary error, simply retrying the operation after a short period may resolve the issue.
  Check System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages or warnings that can provide insights into the root cause.
  Monitor System Performance: Use transaction ST22 (dump analysis) and SM21 (system log) to check for any performance issues or dumps that may indicate underlying problems.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the BPE and related components are correctly configured. Check for any recent changes that might have affected the configuration.
  Check Message Status: Use transaction SXMB_MONI to monitor the status of the messages and see if there are any stuck or failed messages that need to be addressed.
  Increase Resources: If the issue is related to system load, consider increasing system resources or optimizing the performance of the SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for BPE and integration scenarios to ensure that all configurations are set up correctly.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed logs and error messages for analysis.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SWF_XI_INBOUND005 error effectively.