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

W8721 - Overview

• 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