How To Fix 5W113 - Elements must be assigned an object type

5W113 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Elements must be assigned an object type

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5W113 - Details

• The SAP error message 5W113 ("Elements must be assigned an object type") typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when working with certain SAP applications that involve object types and their assignments. This error indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of object types to elements in a workflow or a similar configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Object Type Assignment: The elements in the workflow or configuration do not have a valid object type assigned to them. This can happen if the object type was not defined or if it was deleted.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the workflow or the related objects may be incorrect, leading to the inability to assign the necessary object types.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the workflow or object types were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies or missing elements