How To Fix SPPF_MEDIA_CRM005 - BOR object not passed to workflow

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPPF_MEDIA_CRM - PPF: Message Class for New Media (CRM)

• Message number: 005

• Message text: BOR object not passed to workflow

What causes this issue?

The container definition of the workflow to be started does not contain
the element BUSINESSOBJECT.

System Response

This element should start a reference to the BOR object of the
application. Since the element is not available, the reference is not
transferred.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPPF_MEDIA_CRM005 - BOR object not passed to workflow ?

  The SAP error message SPPF_MEDIA_CRM005 indicates that a BOR (Business Object Repository) object was not passed to the workflow in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management). This error typically arises when a workflow is expected to receive a specific business object, but that object is either not being instantiated or not being passed correctly to the workflow.
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Object Reference: The workflow is expecting a BOR object (like a business transaction or document) to be passed to it, but the object reference is missing or not correctly initialized.
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration: The workflow might not be configured properly to handle the specific BOR object.
  Programming Errors: Custom code or enhancements that interact with the workflow may not be correctly passing the required object.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BOR object.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow definition in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to ensure that the BOR object is correctly defined and that the workflow is set up to receive it.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Instantiation:
  
  Ensure that the BOR object is being instantiated correctly in the program or transaction that triggers the workflow. You can use transaction SWI1 to analyze the workflow instances and see if the object is being passed.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the program that initiates the workflow to check if the BOR object is being created and passed correctly. Look for the function module or method that starts the workflow and verify the parameters being passed.
  
  
  
  Check for Enhancements:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or modifications in the workflow or related programs, review them to ensure they are not interfering with the object passing.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BOR object. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific workflow and BOR object you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or known issues documented by SAP.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the workflow, the context in which the error occurs, and any relevant logs or screenshots.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Business Object Repository (BOR): A central repository in SAP that defines business objects and their methods, events, and attributes.
  Workflow: A sequence of tasks that are carried out to complete a business process in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SPPF_MEDIA_CRM005 error message.