How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND107 - Status for appl. &1, serv.impl. &2 and dist.chain &3 could not be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Status for appl. &1, serv.impl. &2 and dist.chain &3 could not be created

What causes this issue?

The system could not create the status for application &V1&, service
implementation &V2& and distribution chain &V3& for time stamp &V4&.

System Response

The system could not create the status entry due to a database error.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND107 - Status for appl. &1, serv.impl. &2 and dist.chain &3 could not be created ?

  The SAP error message:
  WES_OUTBOUND107: Status for appl. &1, serv.impl. &2 and dist.chain &3 could not be created
  
  Meaning / Cause
  This error occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Process Management (BPM) when the system tries to create or update a status record for a particular application, service implementation, and distribution chain but fails. The placeholders:
  
  &1 = Application name
  &2 = Service implementation
  &3 = Distribution chain
  
  indicate the specific context where the status creation failed.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or incorrect configuration of the distribution chain or service implementation.
  Inconsistent or incomplete workflow or service setup.
  Authorization issues preventing status creation.
  Database or communication errors during status update.
  The distribution chain or service implementation referenced does not exist or is inactive.
  Transport or system inconsistencies after system copy or upgrade.
  
  
  Solution / Troubleshooting Steps
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the distribution chain (&3) exists and is correctly configured in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) or relevant configuration transactions.
  Check the service implementation (&2) and ensure it is active and properly assigned.
  Confirm the application (&1) is correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure the user or process executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to create or update statuses.
  Check roles and authorizations related to workflow and status management.
  
  
  
  Workflow Logs and Traces:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to check workflow logs for more detailed error messages.
  Check system logs (SM21) and developer traces (ST11) for related errors.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on workflow tables (e.g., SWWSTAT, SWWLOGH).
  If inconsistencies are found, consider running standard SAP reports or programs to fix workflow inconsistencies, such as RSWUWFML or RSWUMONI.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Copy Issues:
  
  If the error appeared after a system copy or transport, verify that all workflow objects and distribution chains were transported correctly.
  Re-import or reconfigure missing objects if necessary.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WES_OUTBOUND107 for any known bugs or patches.
  Example SAP Note: Check for notes related to workflow status creation errors.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SWDD – Workflow Builder
  SWI1 – Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ – Workflow Log Analysis
  SWU3 – Workflow Customizing Check
  SWI6 – Workflow Status Overview
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  SWWSTAT – Workflow Status Table
  SWWLOGH – Workflow Log Header
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal with keywords: "WES_OUTBOUND107", "status could not be created", "workflow status error".
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  The error WES_OUTBOUND107 indicates a failure in creating a workflow status for a given application, service implementation, and distribution chain. The root cause is usually configuration or authorization issues, or inconsistencies in workflow setup. Checking configuration, authorizations, workflow logs, and system consistency usually helps resolve the issue. If the problem persists, consult SAP Notes or open a support ticket with SAP.
  
  If you provide the exact values of &1, &2, &3 or the context in which this error occurs, I can help you with more specific guidance.