How To Fix SWP140 - Unable to execute workflow '&1' further due to active breakpoints

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWP - WFM: Messages

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Unable to execute workflow '&1' further due to active breakpoints

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWP140 - Unable to execute workflow '&1' further due to active breakpoints ?

  The SAP error message SWP140 indicates that a workflow cannot be executed because there are active breakpoints in the workflow definition or in the associated ABAP code. This is a common issue when debugging workflows in SAP, as breakpoints can halt the execution of the workflow.
  Cause:
  
  Active Breakpoints: The primary cause of this error is that there are active breakpoints set in the workflow or in the ABAP code that the workflow is calling. When a workflow encounters a breakpoint, it cannot proceed until the breakpoint is removed or deactivated.
  Debugging Mode: If the workflow is being executed in debugging mode, it will stop at the breakpoints, leading to this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWP140 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Deactivate Breakpoints:
  
  Open the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38 or SE80).
  Enter the program or function module associated with the workflow.
  Go to the menu and select Utilities -> Breakpoints -> Deactivate All Breakpoints or use the command /h to enter debugging mode and then deactivate the breakpoints manually.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SE37 or SE80 to check for breakpoints in function modules or methods that are part of the workflow.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Use transaction SWDD to open the workflow definition.
  Ensure that there are no breakpoints set in the workflow steps or in any associated methods.
  
  
  
  Test the Workflow:
  
  After deactivating the breakpoints, try to execute the workflow again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you need to debug the workflow, you can set breakpoints again after confirming that the workflow runs without errors. Make sure to remove them once you are done debugging.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection by Frequency
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  SE37: Function Module
  
  
  
  Workflow Monitoring: You can monitor workflows using transaction SWI1 to check for any work items that may be stuck or in error status.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on workflows and debugging techniques.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWP140 error and successfully execute your workflow.