How To Fix WPRO_XI_PROXY012 - Repeating business process &1, order ID &2 (PI message &3) failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPRO_XI_PROXY - Messages Service Processing Retail Event

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Repeating business process &1, order ID &2 (PI message &3) failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPRO_XI_PROXY012 - Repeating business process &1, order ID &2 (PI message &3) failed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WPRO_XI_PROXY012
  
  Text: Repeating business process &1, order ID &2 (PI message &3) failed
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when a business process instance is being repeated (retried) due to a previous failure, but the retry itself fails again.
  
  &1 = Business process name or ID  
  &2 = Order ID (unique identifier for the process instance)  
  &3 = PI message ID related to this process instance
  
  The message indicates that the system tried to repeat (retry) a business process instance identified by the order ID, but the retry failed again. This usually happens when the underlying issue causing the initial failure has not been resolved.
  Common causes include:
  
  The root cause of the initial failure still exists (e.g., missing or incorrect data, system connectivity issues, authorization problems).
  Configuration errors in the integration scenario.
  Problems in the receiver system or adapter.
  PI message processing errors such as mapping errors, adapter errors, or communication failures.
  Stuck or inconsistent process instance state in the SAP Workflow or Process Orchestration engine.
  
  
  Solution / Troubleshooting Steps:
  
  
  Check the PI Message &3:
  
  Go to the SAP PI/PO Message Monitoring (transaction SXMB_MONI or equivalent).
  Search for the message ID &3.
  Analyze the message status, error details, and payload.
  Identify the root cause of the failure (mapping error, adapter error, communication error, etc.).
  
  
  
  Analyze the Business Process &1 and Order ID &2:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Workflow log) or the relevant process monitoring tool to check the status of the business process instance.
  Look for error logs or exceptions related to this order ID.
  Check if the process instance is in an inconsistent or error state.
  
  
  
  Resolve the Root Cause:
  
  Fix any data issues or configuration errors identified.
  Ensure the receiver system is available and reachable.
  Correct any mapping or adapter configuration problems.
  Check authorizations if the process involves user tasks or system calls.
  
  
  
  Repeat the Process Manually:
  
  After fixing the root cause, manually repeat the business process instance.
  This can be done via the SAP Workflow tools or by restarting the message processing in PI.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (SM21), application logs (SLG1), and developer traces (ST22 for dumps) for additional clues.
  
  
  
  If the problem persists:
  
  Consider restarting the affected services or adapters.
  Engage SAP Support with detailed logs and traces.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SXMB_MONI – PI Message Monitoring
  SWI1 – Workflow Log
  SM21 – System Log
  SLG1 – Application Log
  ST22 – ABAP Dump Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WPRO_XI_PROXY012 or the specific error details found in the PI message.
  Common notes address known adapter or mapping issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Process Integration / Process Orchestration troubleshooting guides.
  SAP Workflow error handling and restart procedures.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Retry of a failed business process instance failed again due to unresolved root cause.
  
  
  Solution
  Analyze PI message &3 and business process &1 with order ID &2, fix root cause, then retry.
  
  
  Tools
  SXMB_MONI, SWI1, SM21, SLG1, ST22
  
  
  Notes
  Check SAP Notes for specific errors related to your scenario.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact error details from the PI message or workflow logs, I can help you further narrow down the cause and solution.