How To Fix WF060 - Process terminated by update program


WF060 - Overview

  • 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

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