How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS681 - Processing idles &1 seconds on task &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 681

• Message text: Processing idles &1 seconds on task &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS681 - Processing idles &1 seconds on task &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WGDS_PROCESS681: Processing idles &1 seconds on task &2
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This message indicates that a workflow task processing has been idle (waiting) for a certain number of seconds (&1) on a specific task (&2). Essentially, the workflow engine detected that the processing of a particular task has been paused or waiting longer than expected.
  Possible causes include:
  
  The workflow task is waiting for an external event or user input.
  The system is experiencing performance issues or resource bottlenecks causing delays.
  Background jobs or workflow agents responsible for processing the task are not running or are stuck.
  Deadlocks or database locks causing the workflow to wait.
  Network or communication delays if the workflow involves remote calls.
  Workflow container or task data inconsistencies causing the task to wait indefinitely.
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  This message is typically logged in the SAP Workflow logs (transaction SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, or SWI6).
  It can appear in system