How To Fix WFRE_CON211 - Communication failure occured

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Communication failure occured

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFRE_CON211 - Communication failure occured ?

  The SAP error message WFRE_CON211: Communication failure occurred typically arises in the context of SAP Workflow when there is a problem with the communication between the workflow runtime environment and the workflow container or other workflow components.
  
  Cause
  
  Communication failure between workflow runtime and workflow container: This error usually indicates that the workflow runtime environment (WF Runtime Engine) could not communicate properly with the workflow container or the workflow engine.
  Network or RFC connection issues: The underlying cause might be related to Remote Function Call (RFC) communication problems, such as network interruptions, incorrect RFC destinations, or authorization issues.
  Incorrect or missing configuration: Workflow runtime environment or workflow container might not be properly configured.
  System load or performance issues: High system load or resource constraints can cause timeouts or communication failures.
  Transport or patch inconsistencies: Sometimes, missing patches or inconsistent transport requests can cause workflow communication errors.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check RFC Connections:
  
  Verify the RFC destinations used by the workflow runtime