How To Fix WF_CONT200 - ****************** PERSISTENCE **********************************

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WF_CONT - Workflow Container, Definition Time and Runtime

• Message number: 200

• Message text: ****************** PERSISTENCE **********************************

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF_CONT200 - ****************** PERSISTENCE ********************************** ?

  The SAP error message WF_CONT200 with the text containing "**** PERSISTENCE **"** typically relates to issues in the workflow persistence layer. This message is often seen in the context of SAP Workflow when there is a problem saving or retrieving workflow container data or workflow runtime data from the database.
  
  Cause
  
  Database Persistence Problem: The workflow runtime is unable to persist (save) or retrieve workflow container data or workflow runtime data due to database issues.
  Locking or Buffering Issues: There might be locking conflicts or buffer inconsistencies in the workflow runtime tables.
  Inconsistent Workflow Runtime Data: The workflow runtime data might be corrupted or inconsistent.
  Missing or Incorrect Customizing: Incorrect configuration or missing customizing in workflow container or workflow tasks.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system might lack the necessary authorizations to perform database operations related to workflow persistence.
  Transport or Patch Issues: Sometimes, missing patches or transport inconsistencies can cause persistence errors.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Workflow Logs and Traces:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Workflow Log) to check detailed error logs for the affected workflow instances.
  Use transaction ST22 to check for any short dumps related to workflow persistence.
  Use transaction SM21 to check system logs for database or runtime errors.
  
  
  
  Check Database and Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locked entries related to workflow tables.
  If locks exist for a long time, consider releasing them carefully after ensuring no active process is using them.
  
  
  
  Consistency Checks:
  
  Run workflow consistency checks using transaction SWU_OBUF or SWU3 to verify workflow runtime data consistency.
  Use report RSWWORKFL to analyze and fix workflow runtime inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or system has the necessary authorizations for workflow operations, especially for database access.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes and Patches:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes related to WF_CONT200 or workflow persistence errors.
  Apply any recommended patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  Restart Workflow Runtime:
  
  Sometimes restarting the workflow runtime environment or the SAP system can clear transient persistence issues.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing and Workflow Definitions:
  
  Verify that the workflow container elements and task definitions are correctly maintained.
  Ensure no missing or incorrect data types or references.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  SAP Transactions:
  
  SWI1 – Workflow Log
  SWU3 – Workflow Customizing Check
  SM12 – Lock Entries
  ST22 – ABAP Runtime Errors
  SM21 – System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WF_CONT200 or workflow persistence errors.
  Example notes might include fixes for workflow runtime errors or database persistence issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Help and Documentation:
  
  SAP Workflow Administration Guide
  SAP Notes and KBAs on workflow runtime errors
  
  
  
  
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  Cause
  Database persistence issues, locking conflicts, inconsistent workflow runtime data, authorization problems.
  
  
  Solution
  Check logs (SWI1, ST22), clear locks (SM12), run consistency checks (SWU3, RSWWORKFL), verify authorizations, apply SAP Notes, restart workflow runtime if needed.
  
  
  Related Info
  SAP transactions SWI1, SWU3, SM12, ST22; SAP Notes on workflow persistence; SAP Workflow documentation.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the full error text or context (e.g., when the error occurs, workflow type), I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.