How To Fix W8727 - Enter object type and event

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 727

• Message text: Enter object type and event

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8727 - Enter object type and event ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W8727 - Enter object type and event
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when you are trying to create or maintain a workflow event but have not specified the Object Type and Event fields. In SAP Workflow, these two fields are mandatory because the workflow is triggered based on events raised by specific business object types.
  
  Object Type: Represents the business object (e.g., BUS2012 for Purchase Order).
  Event: Represents the event associated with that object type (e.g., CREATED, CHANGED).
  
  If either of these fields is left blank, the system cannot identify which event should trigger the workflow, hence the warning.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W8727 warning, you need to:
  
  
  Enter the Object Type:
  
  Use the search help (F4) to find the correct business object type relevant to your workflow.
  Example: BUS2012 for Purchase Order.
  
  
  
  Enter the Event:
  
  After entering the object type, use the search help (F4) to select the appropriate event related to that object.
  Example: CREATED, CHANGED, DELETED, etc.
  
  
  
  Save the entries:
  
  Once both fields are filled, the warning will disappear, and you can proceed with workflow configuration.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (where you define workflows and events)
  SWO1 - Business Object Builder (to view or create business objects and their events)
  SWETYPV - Event Linkage (to link events to workflows)
  
  
  
  Business Objects and Events:
  
  Business objects represent real-world entities in SAP (e.g., Purchase Order, Material, Vendor).
  Events are triggers that workflows listen to, such as creation, change, or deletion of these objects.
  
  
  
  Why is this important?
  
  Workflows are event-driven. Without specifying the object type and event, the workflow cannot be triggered automatically.
  Ensures that workflows are correctly linked to business processes.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Object type and event fields are empty or missing when defining a workflow event.
  
  
  Solution
  Enter valid Object Type and Event values using search helps.
  
  
  Related T-codes
  SWDD, SWO1, SWETYPV
  
  
  Notes
  Both fields are mandatory for workflow event configuration.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the context in which the error occurs (e.g., during workflow creation, event linkage, etc.).