How To Fix WFRE_CON202 - System failure occurred by data transfer for package &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFRE_CON - Messages for SAP R/3 to SAP F&R Connection

• Message number: 202

• Message text: System failure occurred by data transfer for package &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFRE_CON202 - System failure occurred by data transfer for package &1 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WFRE_CON202: System failure occurred by data transfer for package &1
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during workflow processing when there is a failure in transferring data related to a workflow container element, specifically for a package (or container element) named in the message (&1 is replaced by the actual package/container element name).
  Common causes include:
  
  Data type mismatch or inconsistency between the workflow container element and the data being transferred.
  The container element is not properly defined or initialized.
  The data object or structure assigned to the container element is incompatible or corrupted.
  Issues with object references or incomplete data in the workflow container.
  Problems in the workflow runtime environment, such as memory issues or system resource constraints.
  Transport or system copy issues where the workflow container definitions or related objects are inconsistent.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WFRE_CON202 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the container element definition:
  
  Verify that the container element (&1) exists in the workflow definition.
  Ensure the data type of the container element matches the data being passed.
  
  
  
  Check the data being transferred:
  
  Debug the workflow to see what data is being assigned to the container element.
  Make sure the data object is correctly instantiated and populated.
  
  
  
  Check for data type mismatches:
  
  Use transaction SWO1 to inspect the container element and its data type.
  Compare the expected data type with the actual data being passed.
  
  
  
  Debug the workflow runtime:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_DIAG to find the workflow instance and analyze the error.
  Use the workflow debugger (SWUS) to step through the workflow and identify where the data transfer fails.
  
  
  
  Check for system inconsistencies:
  
  Run consistency checks for workflows using SWU_OBUF or related tools.
  If the issue appeared after a system copy or transport, verify that all workflow objects and container elements are correctly transported.
  
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WFRE_CON202.
  Sometimes, specific patches or kernel updates fix known issues.
  
  
  
  General system checks:
  
  Check system logs (SM21) and short dumps (ST22) for related errors.
  Ensure the system has sufficient resources and no memory issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  SWO1 - Workflow Object Builder (to check container elements)
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection (to find workflow instances)
  SWI2_DIAG - Workflow Diagnosis
  SWUS - Workflow Debugger
  SM21 - System Log
  ST22 - ABAP Dump Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for notes related to WFRE_CON202 on the SAP Support Portal.
  Example note numbers might vary depending on SAP version and patch level.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Workflow container elements and data transfer.
  SAP Community forums for similar issues.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The WFRE_CON202 error indicates a failure in transferring data to a workflow container element, often due to data type mismatches or incorrect container definitions. Careful checking of container definitions, data types, and debugging the workflow runtime usually resolves the issue. If the problem persists, consult SAP Notes and system logs for further clues.