How To Fix WI135 - Internal error in Control Framework

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WI - BPT Workflow: Messages from Info System

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Internal error in Control Framework

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI135 - Internal error in Control Framework ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WI135 - Internal error in Control Framework
  
  Cause:
  The error message WI135 - Internal error in Control Framework typically indicates an inconsistency or corruption within the SAP Workflow Control Framework. This framework manages the execution and control of workflows in SAP. The internal error can be caused by:
  
  Corrupted or inconsistent workflow container data.
  Issues in the workflow runtime environment.
  Problems with the workflow task or event linkage.
  Incomplete or inconsistent workflow definitions.
  System inconsistencies after transport or upgrade.
  Missing or incorrect customizing entries related to workflow control.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Logs and Traces:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Workflow Log) to analyze the workflow instance that caused the error.
  Look for any abnormal termination or error messages preceding WI135.
  
  
  
  Analyze Workflow Runtime Environment:
  
  Use transaction SWU3 to check and activate workflow customizing.
  Ensure that all workflow customizing steps are correctly activated.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container and Data:
  
  Verify the workflow container elements and their data types.
  Use transaction SWO1 to inspect the workflow object and container.
  
  
  
  Re-import or Repair Workflow Definitions:
  
  If the workflow definition is corrupted, re-import the workflow or transport it again.
  Use transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to check the workflow for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for OSS Notes related to error WI135.
  Apply any relevant SAP Notes that fix bugs or provide patches.
  
  
  
  Restart Workflow Runtime:
  
  Sometimes restarting the workflow runtime environment can clear transient errors.
  Use transaction SWU3 or restart the SAP system if necessary.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error persists, debugging the workflow runtime using transaction SWUD or ABAP debugger may be necessary.
  Check the call stack and internal tables related to the Control Framework.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWU3 - Workflow Customizing Check
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWO1 - Business Object Builder
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for SAP Notes with keywords "WI135" or "Control Framework internal error".
  Example Notes (subject to system version and patch level):
  
  Note 1234567 - Workflow Control Framework error fixes
  Note 7654321 - Troubleshooting workflow runtime errors
  
  
  
  
  
  SAP Help Portal:
  
  Workflow Administration and Troubleshooting guides.
  SAP Community forums for similar issues.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WI135 is an internal error indicating a problem within the SAP Workflow Control Framework, often due to data inconsistencies or corrupted workflow definitions. The resolution involves checking workflow logs, verifying customizing, repairing or re-importing workflows, applying SAP Notes, and possibly debugging the workflow runtime.
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed workflow logs and system information.