How To Fix WL640 - Counter for maximum number of retries changed

WL640 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 640

• Message text: Counter for maximum number of retries changed

What causes this issue?

The counter indicating how often a work item with a temporary error is
executed again automatically before it is assigned the status <ZH>error
</> was changed successfully.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL640 - Counter for maximum number of retries changed ?

  The SAP error message WL640, which states "Counter for maximum number of retries changed," typically occurs in the context of SAP's workflow or background processing. This message indicates that the system has reached the maximum number of retries for a particular operation, such as sending a message or executing a workflow task, and the retry counter has been modified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Maximum Retry Limit Reached: The error usually arises when a process (like a workflow or a background job) fails multiple times, and the system has a predefined limit for how many times it will attempt to retry the operation.
  Configuration Settings: The retry limit may be configured in the system settings, and if the operation continues to fail, the system will log this message.
  Underlying Issues: There may be underlying issues causing the operation to fail, such as network problems, incorrect configurations, or issues with the data being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Logs: Review the application logs