How To Fix WRF_PRC_BAS012 - Subtree was updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Subtree was updated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_BAS012 - Subtree was updated ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WRF_PRC_BAS012: Subtree was updated:
  
  SAP Error Message: WRF_PRC_BAS012 - Subtree was updated
  1. Cause:
  The message "Subtree was updated" typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Process Management (BPM) when a workflow or process subtree (a part of the process structure) has been modified or updated during runtime or design time.
  More specifically:
  
  The error indicates that the workflow engine detected that a subtree (a part of the workflow structure) has been changed or updated.
  This can happen if the workflow definition or process model was changed while an instance of the workflow was still running or being processed.
  It may also occur if there is a conflict between the current workflow version and the version stored in the system repository.
  Sometimes, this message appears during transport or import of workflow objects or business process models, indicating that the subtree structure has been altered.
  
  2. Solution:
  To resolve or handle this message, consider the following steps:
  
  Check Workflow Versions: Verify if the workflow or process model has been changed recently. If yes, ensure that all running instances are consistent with the updated version.
  Restart Workflow Instances: If possible, restart or re-trigger the affected workflow instances to align with the updated subtree.
  Transport Consistency: If the error appeared after a transport/import, check the transport logs and ensure that all dependent objects and workflow components were imported correctly.
  Clear Cache: Sometimes, clearing the workflow or process cache can help. Use transaction codes like SWU3 (Workflow Customizing) or restart the workflow runtime environment.
  Check for Locks: Ensure no locks or inconsistencies exist in the workflow repository or related tables.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific message or related workflow inconsistencies.
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  Context: This message is informational and often appears in workflow logs or traces rather than as a blocking error.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log: Check the workflow logs for detailed information.
  SWDD - Workflow Builder: Review the workflow design and subtree structure.
  SWU3 - Workflow Customizing: Check workflow configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to workflow versioning and subtree updates. For example, notes addressing workflow inconsistencies after transport or runtime changes.
  Workflow Versioning: SAP workflows have version management. Changes to the workflow definition create new versions, and running instances may still be on older versions, causing subtree update messages.
  Impact: Usually, this message does not stop workflow execution but indicates that the workflow engine has detected a change in the process structure.
  
  
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  Cause
  Workflow subtree (part of the process) was updated/changed during runtime or import.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify workflow versions, restart instances, check transport/import consistency, clear cache.
  
  
  Related
  Use SWI1, SWDD, SWU3 for analysis; check SAP Notes on workflow versioning and transport issues.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., when exactly the message appears, transaction or process involved), I can help tailor the solution further.