How To Fix WRF_PRC_BAS011 - End node was updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_BAS - General Purchasing, Seasonal Procurement Messages

• Message number: 011

• Message text: End node was updated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_BAS011 - End node was updated ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_BAS011: End node was updated typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow processing. Here's a detailed explanation of the cause, solution, and related information:
  
  Cause
  
  The message "End node was updated" indicates that the workflow instance has reached an end node, and the status of the workflow has been updated accordingly.
  This message is often informational but can appear as an error or warning if the workflow processing logic or custom code attempts to update or interact with the workflow instance after it has already been completed or ended.
  It can also occur if there is an attempt to restart or reprocess a workflow that has already finished.
  Sometimes, this message appears when a workflow container or task is updated after the workflow has ended, which is not allowed.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Workflow Status:
  
  Verify the status of the workflow instance in transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ.
  Confirm that the workflow has indeed ended and that no further processing is expected.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If custom code or user-exits are involved in the workflow, check if there are any updates or commits to the workflow container or tasks after the workflow has ended.
  Modify the code to prevent updates after the workflow completion.
  
  
  
  Workflow Design:
  
  Review the workflow design in SWDD to ensure that the end node is correctly placed and that no subsequent steps try to update the workflow instance.
  Ensure that no automatic triggers or event handlers attempt to restart or update the workflow after it has ended.
  
  
  
  Restart or Reprocess Workflow:
  
  If the workflow needs to be restarted, use the appropriate transaction or method to restart the workflow instance properly.
  Avoid manual updates to the workflow container or tasks after the workflow has ended.
  
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes on the SAP Support Portal using the message ID WRF_PRC_BAS011 or keywords like "End node was updated".
  Apply any recommended patches or corrections if the issue is caused by a known bug.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log: To check workflow instances and their status.
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Tasks: To monitor workflow tasks.
  SWDD - Workflow Builder: To review and edit workflow definitions.
  
  
  
  SAP Workflow Concepts:
  
  End nodes mark the completion of a workflow instance.
  Once a workflow reaches an end node, it is considered finished, and no further updates should be made to it.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  This message is often seen during debugging or development when workflows are tested repeatedly.
  It can also appear if there is a mismatch between workflow status and the processing logic in custom developments.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., when exactly the message appears, the workflow scenario, or any custom code involved), I can help with a more specific solution.