How To Fix BS218 - First define allowed object types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 218

• Message text: First define allowed object types

What causes this issue?

The object types for which a status profile may be used define which
business transactions are included in business transaction control.

How to fix this error?

First define for which object types this status profile can be used.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS218 - First define allowed object types ?

  The SAP error message BS218 ("First define allowed object types") typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when dealing with object types in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires you to define which object types are allowed for a particular operation or configuration before proceeding.
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a workflow or a task that requires specific object types to be defined.
  The system does not have any allowed object types configured for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  There may be a missing configuration in the workflow settings or in the object type definitions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BS218 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Allowed Object Types:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWO1 (Business Object Builder).
  Find the relevant business object for which you are trying to define allowed object types.
  In the object definition, navigate to the "Allowed Object Types" section.
  Add the necessary object types that should be allowed for the workflow or task.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  If you are working with workflows, go to transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Check the workflow definition and ensure that all necessary object types are correctly defined and linked.
  
  
  
  Review Task Definitions:
  
  If the error occurs while creating or modifying a task, go to transaction PFTC (Task Maintenance).
  Ensure that the task is correctly configured with the appropriate object types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to workflows and object types for additional guidance on configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to define object types and modify workflows or tasks.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWO1: Business Object Builder
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  PFTC: Task Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the BS218 error.
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on workflows and object types.
  
  
  
  Community Forums:
  
  Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BS218 error and successfully define the allowed object types in your SAP system.