How To Fix WFRE_CON213 - Resource 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: 213

• Message text: Resource failure occurred

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFRE_CON213 - Resource failure occurred ?

  The SAP error message WFRE_CON213: Resource failure occurred typically relates to workflow runtime errors where a resource (such as a task, agent, or container element) required for the workflow execution is not available or cannot be accessed.
  
  Cause
  
  Resource Unavailability: The workflow is trying to access a resource (e.g., a task, agent, organizational object, or container element) that does not exist or is not correctly defined.
  Agent Determination Failure: The workflow cannot determine the responsible agent (user or organizational unit) for a task.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system does not have the necessary authorizations to access the resource.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: The workflow template or task container is incorrectly configured, missing required elements or references.
  Technical Issues: Problems with the workflow runtime environment, such as missing or inconsistent data in workflow tables.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Workflow Log) or SWI2_FREQ to analyze the workflow instance and identify the exact step where the failure occurred.
  
  
  
  Verify Resource Existence:
  
  Confirm that the resource (task, agent, organizational object) exists and is active.
  Check the workflow container elements and ensure all required elements are correctly filled.
  
  
  
  Agent Determination:
  
  Verify the agent assignment for the task.
  Use transaction PFTC to check the task definition and agent assignment rules.
  If the agent is determined dynamically, check the rule or method used for agent determination.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to access the resource.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Workflow Template and Task Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow template in SWDD to ensure all steps and container elements are correctly defined.
  Check for any recent changes that might have caused inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Technical Consistency Checks:
  
  Run report RSTRANSP or use transaction SWU_OBUF to check workflow buffer consistency.
  Check for any inconsistencies in workflow tables (e.g., SWWWIHEAD, SWWCONT).
  
  
  
  Restart or Reprocess Workflow:
  
  Sometimes restarting the workflow or reprocessing the failed step can resolve transient issues.
  Use transaction SWPR to restart the workflow.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WFRE_CON213 in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Runtime Errors
  PFTC - Task Maintenance
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Missing or deleted users or organizational units assigned as agents.
  Changes in organizational structure not reflected in workflow agent assignments.
  Workflow container elements not populated due to upstream errors.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context or the exact workflow step where the error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.