How To Fix SWP200 - Error during INSERT in table SWP_HEADER for workflow &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWP - WFM: Messages

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Error during INSERT in table SWP_HEADER for workflow &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWP200 - Error during INSERT in table SWP_HEADER for workflow &1 ?

  The SAP error message SWP200 indicates that there was an error during the insertion of a record into the SWP_HEADER table for a specific workflow instance. This error can occur due to various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help in resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Constraints: The insertion might violate database constraints such as primary key, foreign key, or unique constraints.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being inserted may not meet the required format or may contain invalid values.
  Workflow Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the workflow definition or configuration that prevent the successful creation of a workflow instance.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to create the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load, it may lead to timeouts or other performance-related issues during the insert operation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Constraints: Review the database constraints on the SWP_HEADER table to ensure that the data being inserted does not violate any rules.
  Validate Input Data: Ensure that the data being passed to the workflow is valid and conforms to the expected formats and types.
  Review Workflow Configuration: Check the workflow definition in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to ensure that it is correctly configured and activated.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to create and manage workflows. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  Monitor System Performance: Check system performance and logs to identify any issues that may be affecting the database operations. You can use transaction ST22 for dumps and SM21 for system logs.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the workflow process to identify the exact point of failure. You can use transaction SWI1 to monitor workflow instances and analyze the logs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Workflow Monitoring
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to the SWP200 error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on workflow management for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurred.