How To Fix SWF_BND_001083 - The object type '&1' is not (actively) available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_BND_001 - Messages for workflow binding class

• Message number: 083

• Message text: The object type '&1' is not (actively) available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_BND_001083 - The object type '&1' is not (actively) available ?

  The SAP error message SWF_BND_001083 indicates that a specific object type (denoted by &1) is not actively available in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of workflow management, where the system is trying to access or bind to an object type that is either not defined, not activated, or not available in the current context.
  Cause
  
  Object Type Not Defined: The object type you are trying to use may not be defined in the system.
  Inactive Object Type: The object type might be defined but is not activated or is in an inactive state.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the workflow or the object type settings.
  Transport Issues: If the object type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Object Type Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SWO1 for Object Types) and verify if the object type is defined.
  If it is not defined, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Activate Object Type:
  
  If the object type is defined but inactive, activate it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., SWO1).
  Ensure that all necessary components related to the object type are also activated.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have access to the object type.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow configuration to ensure that it is correctly set up to use the object type.
  Ensure that all necessary bindings and mappings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the object type was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Re-activate the object type if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object type and workflow to ensure that all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWO1: Object Type Maintenance
  SWDD: Workflow Definition
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection by Frequency
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.