How To Fix WFRE_CON212 - System failure occurred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 212

• Message text: System failure occurred

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFRE_CON212 - System failure occurred ?

  The SAP error message WFRE_CON212: System failure occurred typically relates to workflow runtime errors. This message indicates that the SAP Workflow Engine encountered a system-level failure while processing a workflow container or task.
  
  Cause
  
  System failure during workflow processing: This error usually occurs when the workflow runtime environment encounters an unexpected system error, such as:
  
  Missing or inconsistent workflow container elements.
  Issues with the workflow task or container data.
  Problems in the workflow runtime environment (e.g., memory issues, authorization problems).
  Errors in the ABAP code or function modules called by the workflow.
  Database inconsistencies or communication failures.
  
  
  Sometimes, the error is caused by incorrect or missing data in the workflow container or by a failure in the workflow task execution.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Workflow Log:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_DIAG to analyze the workflow log and identify the exact step or container element causing the failure.
  Look for detailed error messages or dumps related to the workflow instance.
  
  
  
  Analyze Short Dumps:
  
  Check transaction ST22 for any ABAP short dumps that occurred at the time of the workflow failure.
  The dump will provide detailed technical information about the cause.
  
  
  
  Verify Workflow Container Elements:
  
  Ensure that all required container elements are correctly filled and consistent.
  Use transaction SWO1 to check the workflow object and container definitions.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Debug the Workflow:
  
  If the error is due to custom code or function modules, debug the workflow step using transaction SWUS or by setting breakpoints in the relevant ABAP code.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Use transaction SM21 to check system logs for any related system errors.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the error message or workflow object name.
  Sometimes, known bugs or issues are fixed via SAP Notes.
  
  
  
  Restart Workflow Runtime:
  
  In some cases, restarting the workflow runtime environment or the SAP system can resolve transient system failures.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 – Workflow Log
  SWI2_DIAG – Workflow Diagnosis
  ST22 – ABAP Short Dumps
  SM21 – System Log
  SWO1 – Workflow Object Builder
  SWUS – Workflow Debugger
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WFRE_CON212.
  Example: SAP Note 1234567 (hypothetical) might address a known issue causing this error.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Workflow Runtime Errors.
  SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the workflow ID or more context (e.g., the workflow step or container element involved), I can help you analyze the issue more specifically.