How To Fix BS285 - There is no next object type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 285

• Message text: There is no next object type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS285 - There is no next object type ?

  The SAP error message BS285: "There is no next object type" 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 is unable to find the next object type in a sequence or process that it is trying to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Object Type: The object type that the workflow or process is trying to access may not be defined or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow or process may be incorrectly configured, leading to a situation where the system cannot determine the next object type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the next object type.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from identifying the next object type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Object Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the object types involved in the workflow or process are correctly defined in the system.
  Use transaction codes like SWO1 (Object Type Builder) to check the definitions of the object types.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs in a workflow, check the workflow definition to ensure that all steps and object types are correctly configured.
  Use transaction code SWDD (Workflow Builder) to analyze the workflow.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to access the object types involved.
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the workflow or process to identify where the error occurs and why the next object type cannot be found.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWI1 (Work Item Selection), SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection - Frequency), and SWI2_DURA (Work Item Selection - Duration) for monitoring workflows.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on workflows and object types.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.