How To Fix WFRE_CON210 - Failure occurred by 'SPBT_INITIALZE'! SY-SUBRC = &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: 210

• Message text: Failure occurred by 'SPBT_INITIALZE'! SY-SUBRC = &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFRE_CON210 - Failure occurred by 'SPBT_INITIALZE'! SY-SUBRC = &1 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WFRE_CON210 Failure occurred by 'SPBT_INITIALZE'! SY-SUBRC = &1
  Explanation
  
  Message ID: WFRE_CON210
  Text: Failure occurred by 'SPBT_INITIALZE'! SY-SUBRC = &1
  Context: This error occurs during workflow processing, specifically when the system tries to initialize the SAP Business Workflow print control program SPBT_INITIALZE.
  
  Cause
  The error indicates that the function module or program SPBT_INITIALZE failed during workflow execution, and the return code (SY-SUBRC) is not zero (success). The exact cause depends on the value of SY-SUBRC returned by SPBT_INITIALZE.
  Common causes include:
  
  
  Missing or incorrect print control configuration:
  
  The print control settings for the workflow are not properly maintained.
  The device type or output device is not correctly configured or missing.
  
  
  
  Authorization issues:
  
  The user executing the workflow does not have the necessary authorizations to access the print control or output device.
  
  
  
  Missing or incorrect spool request settings:
  
  The spool request cannot be created or initialized due to missing spool parameters.
  
  
  
  System or transport inconsistencies:
  
  The program or function module SPBT_INITIALZE might be inconsistent or missing due to transport or system issues.
  
  
  
  How to find the exact cause
  
  Check the value of SY-SUBRC returned by SPBT_INITIALZE. Different values indicate different problems.
  Look into the system log (transaction SM21) or workflow log (transaction SWI1 or SWI2_DIAG) for more detailed error messages.
  Check the spool system (transaction SP01) for any related spool errors.
  
  Solution / Troubleshooting Steps
  
  
  Check print control configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ? SAP Reference IMG ? Cross-Application Components ? SAP Business Workflow ? Basic Settings ? Print Control.
  Verify that the print control settings are correctly maintained for the workflow.
  Check the device type and output device settings.
  
  
  
  Check output device and device type:
  
  Use transaction SPAD to verify the output device and device type.
  Ensure the output device is correctly configured and available.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user running the workflow has the necessary authorizations for printing and spool access.
  Check authorization objects like S_SPO_DEV and S_SPO_ACT.
  
  
  
  Check spool system:
  
  Use transaction SP01 to check for spool requests and errors.
  If spool requests are not created, investigate spool system configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for system inconsistencies:
  
  Run program RSPO_CHECK to check spool system consistency.
  If the function module SPBT_INITIALZE is missing or inconsistent, consider applying relevant SAP Notes or support packages.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have development access, debug the workflow at the point where SPBT_INITIALZE is called to see why it fails.
  Check the parameters passed to SPBT_INITIALZE.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WFRE_CON210 or SPBT_INITIALZE in the SAP Support Portal.
  Example SAP Note: 108993 - "Error WFRE_CON210 in workflow print control"
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SWI1 / SWI2_DIAG - Workflow logs and diagnostics.
  SPAD - Output device configuration.
  SP01 - Spool request monitoring.
  SPRO - Customizing for print control.
  
  
  
  Function Module Documentation:
  
  SPBT_INITIALZE is part of the SAP Business Workflow print control interface.
  It initializes the print control for workflow tasks.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
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  Cause
  Failure in print control initialization (SPBT_INITIALZE), often due to print config, authorization, or spool issues.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and correct print control settings, output device configuration, user authorizations, and spool system status. Debug if necessary.
  
  
  Related Info
  Transactions: SWI1, SWI2_DIAG, SPAD, SP01, SPRO. SAP Notes related to WFRE_CON210 and SPBT_INITIALZE.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact SY-SUBRC value or more context, I can help narrow down the cause further.