How To Fix WPRO_XI_PROXY063 - Background processing has begun to send a confirmation message

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPRO_XI_PROXY - Messages Service Processing Retail Event

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Background processing has begun to send a confirmation message

What causes this issue?

The remote function module <NP>/DMF/RETAILEVENTRPLCTCONF_IN</> at
destination &V1& has been called in a background task.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can monitor background processing using transaction
<DS:TRAN.SM58>SM58</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPRO_XI_PROXY063 - Background processing has begun to send a confirmation message ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WPRO_XI_PROXY063:
  
  SAP Error Message: WPRO_XI_PROXY063
  Text: Background processing has begun to send a confirmation message.
  
  1. Cause
  
  This message is an informational or warning message rather than a critical error.
  It occurs in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) / SAP XI when a proxy communication is involved.
  Specifically, it indicates that the system has started background processing to send a confirmation message back to the sender after processing an inbound proxy message.
  The message is generated by the Workflow Runtime (WPRO) component when asynchronous confirmation is triggered.
  It usually appears when the system uses asynchronous proxy communication and the confirmation message is not sent immediately but scheduled for background processing.
  
  
  2. Meaning
  
  The system acknowledges that the inbound proxy message has been received and processed.
  Instead of sending the confirmation synchronously, it queues the confirmation message to be sent asynchronously in the background.
  This is a normal behavior in scenarios where asynchronous communication is configured to improve performance and decouple sender and receiver processing.
  
  
  3. Solution / Action
  
  No corrective action is usually required because this message is informational.
  However, if you observe delays or issues with confirmation messages not being sent or received, consider the following:
  
  Check the background job responsible for sending confirmation messages (e.g., job SXMS_PROCESS or related jobs).
  Ensure that the background jobs are running properly and not stuck or failing.
  Verify the communication channel configuration for asynchronous processing.
  Check the status of the proxy runtime and confirm that no errors are logged in transaction SXMB_MONI or SXI_MONITOR.
  Review the system logs (SM21) and application logs (SLG1) for related errors.
  
  
  If the confirmation message is not being sent at all, investigate the queue or workflow status in transaction SWI1 or SWIA.
  
  
  4. Related Information
  
  
  Transactions to check:
  
  SXMB_MONI - Integration Engine Monitor
  SXI_MONITOR - Integration Engine Monitoring
  SWI1 / SWIA - Workflow Monitoring
  SM37 - Background Job Monitoring
  SLG1 - Application Log
  SM21 - System Log
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Note related to proxy runtime and asynchronous confirmation processing.
  SAP PI/XI documentation on asynchronous proxy communication.
  Workflow runtime documentation for proxy confirmation handling.
  
  
  
  Typical Scenario:
  
  When an inbound proxy message is processed asynchronously, the system sends a confirmation message back to the sender.
  To avoid blocking the main processing thread, the confirmation is sent in the background.
  The message WPRO_XI_PROXY063 confirms that this background processing has started.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WPRO_XI_PROXY063 - Background processing has begun to send a confirmation message
  
  
  Cause
  Asynchronous proxy confirmation is processed in background
  
  
  Impact
  Informational message; no error unless confirmation is not sent
  
  
  Solution
  Usually no action; check background jobs and workflow if confirmation is delayed/missing
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  SXMB_MONI, SXI_MONITOR, SWI1, SM37, SLG1, SM21
  
  
  
  
  If you are experiencing functional issues related to this message, please provide additional details such as the scenario, proxy configuration, and any error logs for further analysis.