Workflow task stays in 'In process' status. - Urgent Please

Hi Workflow Gurus / Ramki,
My workflow task ( which is a background task) remains in 'In process' status. If I test this task using SWUS, it works fine but doesn't work when workflow is triggered.
Any clue ?
Please help. It is bit urgent.
Warm Regards.
Pras

Ramki,
What a star you are !
I checked short dumps and managed to resolve this issue.
Full points for your mate.
Regards.
Pras

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