How To Fix WS552 - New run indicator deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 552

• Message text: New run indicator deleted

What causes this issue?

You entered an existing run name that sitll has to be continued. As a
result, the 'New run' indicator was deleted.

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?

Please check that the selection criteria meet your requirements.
SAP recommends you save the selection criteria in a variant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS552 - New run indicator deleted ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS552 - New run indicator deleted
  
  Cause:
  The error message WS552 occurs in SAP Workflow when a new run indicator (which is used to mark a workflow instance as new or ready to be processed) has been deleted or is missing. This situation typically arises when the workflow runtime environment tries to process a workflow instance, but the system cannot find the corresponding "new run" indicator record in the database.
  This can happen due to:
  
  Inconsistent or corrupted workflow runtime data.
  Manual deletion or cleanup of workflow runtime tables.
  Issues during workflow restart or system inconsistencies.
  Workflow instance already processed or deleted but the system still tries to access it.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP Workflow, the run indicator is a flag or entry that marks a workflow instance as "new" and ready for processing by the workflow runtime engine. If this indicator is deleted or missing, the workflow runtime cannot proceed with processing the workflow instance, leading to the WS552 error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Runtime Tables:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Workflow Runtime Analysis) to analyze the workflow runtime data.
  Check tables like SWWWIHEAD (workflow instances), SWWWIRED (workflow runtime data), and SWWRUN (run indicators).
  
  
  
  Restart Workflow Runtime:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the workflow runtime can help clear inconsistencies.
  Use transaction SWU3 to check workflow configuration and runtime environment.
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_DIAG to identify stuck or inconsistent workflows.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Reset Run Indicators:
  
  If the run indicator is missing, you may need to recreate it.
  This usually requires technical intervention, such as running SAP standard reports or programs that reset or rebuild workflow runtime data.
  For example, report RWSKREIN can be used to reset workflow runtime data in some cases.
  
  
  
  Check for Workflow Deletion or Archiving:
  
  Verify if the workflow instance was deleted or archived.
  If the workflow instance no longer exists, the runtime engine should not try to process it.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known bugs or patches related to WS552.
  For example, SAP Note 000123456 (example) might provide a fix or workaround.
  Contact SAP Support if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Runtime Analysis
  SWU3 - Workflow Customizing and Runtime Check
  SWI2_DIAG - Workflow Diagnosis
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  SWWWIHEAD - Workflow Instance Header
  SWWWIRED - Workflow Runtime Data
  SWWRUN - Run Indicators
  
  
  
  Reports:
  
  RWSKREIN - Reset Workflow Runtime Data (use with caution)
  
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  SAP Workflow documentation on runtime errors and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The WS552 error indicates that the workflow runtime engine cannot find the "new run" indicator for a workflow instance, usually due to data inconsistencies or deletions. The solution involves checking workflow runtime data, possibly resetting or recreating run indicators, and ensuring the workflow environment is consistent. Use SAP workflow analysis tools and consult SAP Notes or support if needed.