How To Fix WFRE_CON203 - For reference module &1 init of Interface status fields failed!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 203

• Message text: For reference module &1 init of Interface status fields failed!

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  SAP Error Message: WFRE_CON203
  Text:
  
  For reference module &1 init of Interface status fields failed!
  
  Cause
  This error occurs during workflow processing when the system tries to initialize the interface status fields of a referenced module (object) but fails. The referenced module is typically a business object or a container element whose status fields need to be initialized for the workflow to proceed.
  Common causes include:
  
  The referenced module (object) does not exist or is not properly instantiated.
  The status fields of the referenced object are not defined or incorrectly configured.
  The workflow container element referencing the object is empty or contains invalid data.
  Missing or incorrect object type assignment in the workflow.
  Authorization issues preventing reading or initializing the status fields.
  The referenced object is locked or in an inconsistent state.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Reference Module Name (&1):
  
  Identify which module or object the error refers to (the placeholder &1 will be replaced by the actual module name in the error log).
  
  
  Verify Object Existence and Instantiation:  
  
  Ensure that the referenced object exists in the system.
  Check that the workflow container element referencing this object is correctly filled before the step that causes the error.
  
  
  
  Check Status Field Configuration:  
  
  Verify that the status fields for the referenced object are properly defined in the Business Object Repository (transaction SWO1).
  Confirm that the status profile is assigned and active.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container and Binding:  
  
  Make sure the workflow container element that holds the reference is correctly bound and contains valid data.
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to analyze workflow logs and container contents.
  
  
  
  Authorization Checks:  
  
  Verify that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to read and update the status fields of the referenced object.
  
  
  
  Debugging:  
  
  If the above checks do not resolve the issue, debug the workflow step where the error occurs.
  Use transaction SWI2_DIAG or set breakpoints in the function modules related to status initialization (e.g., STATUS_OBJECT_GET_STATUS).
  
  
  
  Check for Locks or Inconsistencies:  
  
  Ensure the referenced object is not locked or in an inconsistent state that prevents status initialization.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction SWO1: Business Object Builder — to check and maintain business objects and their status fields.
  
  
  Transaction SWI1: Workflow Log — to analyze workflow errors and container contents.
  
  
  Transaction SWI2_FREQ: Workflow Runtime Analysis — to find frequently occurring errors.
  
  
  Function Modules:  
  
  STATUS_OBJECT_GET_STATUS — reads status fields of an object.  
  STATUS_OBJECT_SET_STATUS — sets status fields.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WFRE_CON203 or status initialization errors in workflows for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
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  Error
  WFRE_CON203: For reference module &1 init of Interface status fields failed!
  
  
  Cause
  Failure to initialize status fields of a referenced object/module in workflow container.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify object existence, container binding, status field configuration, and authorizations. Debug if necessary.
  
  
  Tools
  SWO1, SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, SWI2_DIAG, function modules for status handling.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact module name (&1) or the workflow context, I can help you with more specific guidance.