How To Fix ICL_WF011 - BOR object category &1 could not be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_WF - Workflow

• Message number: 011

• Message text: BOR object category &1 could not be found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_WF011 - BOR object category &1 could not be found ?

  The SAP error message ICL_WF011 indicates that a Business Object Repository (BOR) object category specified in your workflow could not be found. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow Management when the system is unable to locate the specified object type that is required for the workflow to function correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Object Category: The object category specified in the workflow might be incorrect or misspelled.
  Missing Object Definition: The BOR object may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the object was deleted or not properly created.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, the necessary BOR objects may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified BOR object.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Category: Verify that the object category specified in the workflow is correct. You can do this by checking the workflow definition in the SAP Workflow Builder.
  Define Missing Object: If the object category is indeed missing, you may need to create it. This can be done using transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder) to define the necessary BOR object.
  Transport Objects: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BOR object. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  System Consistency: Run transaction SWU3 to check the consistency of the workflow environment and ensure that all necessary components are correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWO1: Business Object Builder
  SWU3: Workflow Consistency Check
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Workflow Management and Business Object Repository for detailed information on creating and managing BOR objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Workflow team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration of your SAP environment.