How To Fix EAM_WF209 - The source objecttype is not supported in combination with this activity.

EAM_WF209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAM_WF - Messages for EAM Workflow

• Message number: 209

• Message text: The source objecttype is not supported in combination with this activity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAM_WF209 - The source objecttype is not supported in combination with this activity. ?

  The SAP error message EAM_WF209 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of the source object type and the activity being performed in the context of SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) workflows. This error typically arises when the workflow is trying to process an object type that is not compatible with the specified activity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Object Type: The source object type being used in the workflow is not supported for the specific activity you are trying to execute. This could be due to a misconfiguration or an incorrect object type being referenced.
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: The workflow may not be properly configured to handle the specific object type or activity combination.
  Custom Development: If there are custom workflows or enhancements, they may not have been designed to handle certain object types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Type and Activity Compatibility: Review the documentation or configuration settings to ensure that the object type you are using