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Message type: E = Error
Message class: SWFHTTP - Messages for Handlers
Message number: 022
Message text: RFC error when trying to select work item &1 in system &2
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SWFHTTP022
- RFC error when trying to select work item &1 in system &2 ?The SAP error message SWFHTTP022 indicates an RFC (Remote Function Call) error when trying to select a work item in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow when there is an issue with the communication between the SAP systems or when the work item cannot be processed due to various reasons.
Causes of SWFHTTP022 RFC Error
Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP systems involved in the workflow.
RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination used to connect to the target system may not be configured correctly or may be inactive.
Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the work item or the target system.
System Availability: The target system may be down or not available for processing the request.
Work Item Locking: The work item may be locked by another process or user, preventing access.
Incorrect Work Item ID: The work item ID being referenced may not exist or may have been deleted.
Solutions to SWFHTTP022 RFC Error
Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there is proper network connectivity between the systems involved. You can use tools like
ping
ortraceroute
to diagnose network issues.Verify RFC Destination:
- Go to transaction
SM59
and check the configuration of the RFC destination used for the workflow.- Test the connection to ensure it is working correctly.
Review Authorizations: Check the user authorizations for the user executing the workflow. Ensure that they have the necessary permissions to access the work item and the target system.
Check System Status: Verify that the target system is up and running. You can check the system status in transaction
SM51
orSM66
.Investigate Work Item Locking: If the work item is locked, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or investigate which process is holding the lock.
Validate Work Item ID: Ensure that the work item ID being referenced is correct and exists in the system. You can check this in the workflow log or using transaction
SWI1
.Check Workflow Configuration: Review the workflow configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no errors in the workflow definition.
Related Information
Transaction Codes:
SWI1
: Work Item SelectionSWI2_DIAG
: Workflow DiagnosisSM59
: RFC DestinationsSM51
: List of SAP ServersSM66
: Global Work Process OverviewSAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the SWFHTTP022 error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
Logs and Traces: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1
) and system logs (transaction SM21
) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SWFHTTP022 RFC error in your SAP system.
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