How To Fix WF060 - Process terminated by update program

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WF - Workflow: messages

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Process terminated by update program

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF060 - Process terminated by update program ?

  The SAP error message WF060: Process terminated by update program typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow. It indicates that the workflow runtime has been terminated due to an error in an update task or update program that is part of the workflow processing.
  
  Cause
  
  Update Task Failure: The workflow contains an update task (a task that runs in the update work process) which failed during execution.
  Update Program Error: The update program called by the workflow encountered an error or exception.
  Database or Lock Issues: Problems such as database locks, inconsistent data, or failed database updates during the update task.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system executing the update task does not have sufficient authorization.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: The workflow or task is incorrectly configured, causing the update program to fail.
  System or Transport Issues: Missing or incorrect objects in the system due to incomplete transports or system inconsistencies.
  
  
  Explanation
  In SAP Workflow, update tasks are special tasks that run in the update work process (background). If an update task fails, the workflow runtime cannot continue and terminates the process, raising the WF060 error.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Workflow Log:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to find the workflow instance and check the detailed log.
  Identify which update task caused the termination.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Update Task:
  
  Identify the update program or function module associated with the update task.
  Check for any error messages or dumps related to this program.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs and Dumps:
  
  Use transaction ST22 to check for short dumps related to the update task.
  Use SM21 to check system logs for related errors.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or background job running the workflow has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Database Locks and Consistency:
  
  Use SM12 to check for locked entries that might block the update.
  Ensure data consistency for the objects being updated.
  
  
  
  Debug the Update Program:
  
  If possible, debug the update program or function module to find the root cause of the failure.
  
  
  
  Correct Workflow Configuration:
  
  Verify the workflow and task configuration in PFTC and SWDD.
  Ensure the update task is correctly defined and linked.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or Restart Workflow:
  
  After fixing the issue, restart or reprocess the workflow instance.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 – Workflow log
  SWI2_FREQ – Workflow inbox and logs
  ST22 – ABAP runtime errors (dumps)
  SM12 – Lock entries
  SM21 – System log
  PFTC – Task maintenance
  SWDD – Workflow Builder
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WF060 and update task errors.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Update tasks failing due to missing or incorrect data.
  Authorization failures during update task execution.
  Transport issues causing missing objects or inconsistent versions.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WF060 Process terminated by update program
  
  
  Cause
  Failure in an update task or update program during workflow execution
  
  
  Effect
  Workflow runtime terminates the process
  
  
  Solution
  Analyze workflow log, check update task, debug update program, verify authorizations, fix data or configuration issues
  
  
  Tools
  SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, ST22, SM12, SM21, PFTC, SWDD
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific workflow or update task details, I can help you analyze the problem further.