How To Fix WA148 - Business object type & could not be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Business object type & could not be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA148 - Business object type & could not be created ?

  The SAP error message WA148: Business object type & could not be created typically occurs when there is an issue creating an instance of a Business Object (BO) in the SAP Business Object Repository (BOR) or during runtime when a program tries to create a BO instance.
  
  Cause
  
  
  Incorrect or Missing Business Object Type
  
  The specified Business Object type (the placeholder & in the message is replaced by the actual BO type) does not exist or is not properly registered in the BOR.
  
  
  Authorization Issues
  
  The user or process attempting to create the BO instance does not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Incorrect or Missing Implementation
  
  The BO type exists but lacks the necessary implementation or factory method to create an instance.
  
  
  Runtime Environment Issues
  
  Problems with the runtime environment, such as missing or inconsistent BOR objects, or transport/import errors.
  
  
  Incorrect Parameters or Context
  
  The creation method is called with incorrect parameters or in an invalid context.
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Verify Business Object Type  
  
  Check if the BO type exists in transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder).  
  If it does not exist, you need to create or import the BO type.
  
  
  
  Check Implementation and Factory Method  
  
  In SWO1, verify that the BO has a proper implementation class and factory method defined.  
  If missing, implement the necessary methods or correct the existing ones.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations  
  
  Ensure the user or process has the required authorizations to create the BO instance.  
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Check Transport and Consistency  
  
  If the BO was recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and all dependent objects are imported.  
  Use transaction SWO1 to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Debug the Creation Call  
  
  If you have access to the source code, debug the point where the BO instance is created (e.g., CREATE OBJECT or CL_BOR_OBJECT=>CREATE_INSTANCE).  
  Check the parameters passed and the context.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support  
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to the specific BO type and error message.  
  Sometimes, patches or corrections are available.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SWO1: Business Object Builder — to check and maintain BO types.  
  Transaction SWO2: Business Object Repository — to browse BOs.  
  Transaction SU53: Authorization check failure analysis.  
  Class CL_BOR_OBJECT: Standard class used to create BO instances.  
  SAP Help Portal: Documentation on Business Objects and BOR.  
  SAP Notes: Search for message WA148 or related BO creation issues.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WA148: Business object type & could not be created
  
  
  Cause
  BO type missing, not registered, missing implementation, authorization issues, or runtime inconsistencies
  
  
  Solution
  Verify BO existence in SWO1, check implementation, ensure authorizations, debug creation, check transports
  
  
  Tools
  SWO1, SWO2, SU53, Debugger, SAP Notes
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact BO type name or the context in which the error occurs, I can help you with more specific guidance.