Running a Workflow using the Run Command Tool

[JagdeeshN]

Hi,

I am trying to build a process wherein one workflow initiates another workflow through the run command tool.

I have configured the tool to call AlteryxEngineCmd.exe with the workflow path as the command argument. But while running the workflow I get the below error.

Error: Run Command (1): The external program "AlteryxEngineCmd.exe" returned an error code: 2

Has anyone else encountered this error and have a possible solution, kindly help.

Thanks,

Jagdeesh

[HomesickSurfer]

Hi @JagdeeshN 

Refer to:  https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Discussions/AlteryxService-and-Engine-Error-codes/...

[JagdeeshN]

Hi @HomesickSurfer ,

Thanks for your response. 

I think the article mainly speaks about running it on the server. I am trying to do this on Designer and still getting the same error.

Best,

Jagdeesh

[HomesickSurfer]

Hi @JagdeeshN 

Sorry, I don't know how.  Are you calling C:\Program Files\Alteryx\bin\AlteryxService.exe?

[JagdeeshN]

@HomesickSurfer 

Yup. That's the program i am trying to run.

[HomesickSurfer]

Hi @JagdeeshN 

Your post and error show otherwise.  Try the alternate .exe.

[JagdeeshN]

Hi @HomesickSurfer ,

I am not sure what you mean by the error being different.

Thanks for your time!

[HomesickSurfer]

Hi @JagdeeshN 

Your error states:  Error: Run Command (1): The external program "AlteryxEngineCmd.exe" returned an error code: 2

That's not AlteryxService.exe.  Should it be?

[atcodedog05]

Hi @JagdeeshN 

Maybe this might be helpful.

https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Discussions/AlteryxEngineCmd-exe-from-a-Windows-Se...

[JagdeeshN]

@HomesickSurfer ,

I get it now. I tried with the AlteryxService exe too but got this error.

Error: Run Command (1): The external program "C:\Program Files\Alteryx\bin\AlteryxService.exe" returned an error code: 14