How To Fix W8721 - Status object and business object type keys incompatible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 721

• Message text: Status object and business object type keys incompatible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8721 - Status object and business object type keys incompatible ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W8721: Status object and business object type keys incompatible:
  
  Error Message
  W8721: Status object and business object type keys incompatible
  
  Cause
  This warning message occurs when there is a mismatch between the status object and the business object type in SAP. Specifically, the status object assigned to a business object does not correspond to the business object type key.
  
  Status Object: Defines the status management for a business object (e.g., statuses like "Created", "Released", "Closed").
  Business Object Type: Represents the type of the business object (e.g., BUS2032 for Purchase Order).
  
  The system expects that the status object and the business object type are compatible and correctly linked. If the status object is assigned to a different business object type or the keys do not match, this warning is triggered.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or changing a business object instance.
  When assigning or checking status profiles in customizing.
  During status management operations where the system validates the consistency between the status object and the business object type.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Status Object Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder).
  Enter the business object type and check the assigned status object.
  Verify that the status object corresponds to the business object type.
  
  
  
  Verify Status Object Keys:
  
  In transaction BS02 (Change Status Object), check the keys defined for the status object.
  Ensure that the keys match the business object type keys.
  
  
  
  Correct the Assignment:
  
  If the status object is incorrect, assign the correct status object to the business object type.
  This can be done in the Business Object Builder or via customizing.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Status Management:
  
  Use transaction SPRO ? SAP Reference IMG ? Cross-Application Components ? SAP Business Workflow ? Business Object Repository ? Define Status Objects.
  Ensure that the status object and business object type are correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Transport and Consistency:
  
  If changes were recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and consistent.
  Sometimes inconsistencies arise due to incomplete transports.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWO1 – Business Object Builder
  BS02 – Change Status Object
  SPRO – Customizing (for status object assignment)
  SWU3 – Automatic Workflow Customizing (to check workflow and status object consistency)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to status object and business object inconsistencies.
  Example: SAP Note 123456 (hypothetical) might address specific issues with status object assignments.
  
  
  
  Status Management:
  
  Status objects are crucial for controlling the lifecycle of business objects.
  Proper configuration ensures that statuses are valid and consistent with the business object.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Mismatch between status object and business object type keys.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning W8721 triggered during status or business object operations.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct the assignment of status object to the business object type in SWO1/BS02.
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  SWO1, BS02, SPRO, SWU3
  
  
  Additional Notes
  Ensure transports are consistent; check SAP Notes for known issues.
  
  
  
  
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