How To Fix WFCS223 - Processes started: &1/ start attempts: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFCS - Message Class for Store Forecasting (Dev. Package WFCS)

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Processes started: &1/ start attempts: &2

What causes this issue?

The system is running the program in parallel processing mode. This
message gives information on how often attempts were made by the main
program to start new parallel processes and how often a process was
actually started.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use this message to optimize the parameters for the waiting times and
for parallelization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFCS223 - Processes started: &1/ start attempts: &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Message:
  WFCS223 Processes started: &1 / start attempts: &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message is informational and relates to the SAP Workflow system. It indicates the number of workflow processes that have been successfully started versus the number of attempts made to start them.
  
  &1 = Number of workflow processes actually started.
  &2 = Number of attempts made to start workflow processes.
  
  If the number of started processes (&1) is less than the number of attempts (&2), it means some workflow processes could not be started successfully.
  Possible causes for fewer processes started than attempts:
  
  Workflow runtime errors or inconsistencies.
  Missing or incorrect workflow container data.
  Authorization issues preventing workflow start.
  System resource constraints (e.g., work process availability).
  Workflow definition or task errors.
  Problems with event triggering or workflow start conditions.
  
  
  When does this message appear?
  
  During workflow runtime, especially when workflows are triggered automatically or manually.
  In workflow logs or during workflow batch job execution.
  When monitoring workflow start attempts in transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ.
  
  
  Solution / Troubleshooting Steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Workflow Log) to analyze which workflows failed to start.
  Look for error messages or status of individual workflows.
  
  
  
  Analyze Workflow Definitions:
  
  Verify the workflow template and tasks involved.
  Check if the workflow container has all required data.
  Use transaction SWDD to inspect the workflow.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user or system has the necessary authorizations to start workflows.
  Check authorization objects related to workflow (e.g., S_WF_WI, S_WF_BTC).
  
  
  
  System Resources:
  
  Check if there are enough work processes available.
  Review system logs (transaction SM21) for resource-related errors.
  
  
  
  Event and Trigger Checks:
  
  Verify that the triggering event is correctly configured.
  Use transaction SWETYPV to check event linkage.
  
  
  
  Restart Workflow Runtime:
  
  Sometimes restarting the workflow runtime (via transaction SWU3 or system restart) can help.
  
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WFCS223 or workflow start issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 – Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ – Workflow Log (frequent workflows)
  SWDD – Workflow Builder
  SWETYPV – Event Linkage
  SWU3 – Workflow Customizing and Runtime Checks
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for notes related to workflow start failures or WFCS223 message.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal: Workflow Administration and Troubleshooting guides.
  SAP Community forums for similar issues.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The message WFCS223 Processes started: &1 / start attempts: &2 is an informational message indicating how many workflow processes were started versus how many attempts were made. If the numbers differ, investigate workflow logs, definitions, authorizations, and system resources to identify and resolve the underlying cause.
  
  If you provide more context or logs, I can help you analyze the specific issue further!