How To Fix WL212 - The workflow in the remote system cannot yet be accessed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 212

• Message text: The workflow in the remote system cannot yet be accessed

What causes this issue?

Part of the current workflow is running on a remote system. An attempt
was made to display the workflow running on the remote system via the
relevant reference. This revealed that the creation of the workflow is
not yet complete on the remote system.

System Response

The attempt to display the part of the workflow running on the remote
system is aborted.

How to fix this error?

The attempt can be repeated at a later point in time. After several
unsuccessful attempts, the workflow system administrator should be
informed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL212 - The workflow in the remote system cannot yet be accessed ?

  The SAP error message WL212, which states "The workflow in the remote system cannot yet be accessed," typically occurs in scenarios where there is an issue with the communication between the SAP system and a remote system (such as another SAP system or an external application) that is supposed to handle workflow tasks.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP systems.
  Configuration Issues: The RFC (Remote Function Call) destination may not be correctly configured or may be inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the remote workflow.
  Remote System Down: The remote system may be down or not available for processing.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow may not be properly configured in the remote system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the network connection between the systems is stable and operational. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI and check the configuration of the RFC destination that points to the remote system. Ensure that it is correctly set up and test the connection.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations in both the local and remote systems. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Remote System Status:
  
  Verify that the remote system is up and running. You can check the system logs or contact the system administrator of the remote system.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the workflow is correctly configured in the remote system. This includes checking the workflow definitions and ensuring that they are active.
  
  
  
  Check for System Messages:
  
  Look for any additional error messages in the system logs (transaction SM21) or workflow logs (transaction SWI1) that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SWI1: Workflow Overview
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for workflows and RFC connections for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.