How To Fix WD212 - Workflow templates can only contain organizational objects of type 'rule'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Workflow templates can only contain organizational objects of type 'rule'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD212 - Workflow templates can only contain organizational objects of type 'rule' ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WD212: Workflow templates can only contain organizational objects of type 'rule'
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to include an organizational object in a workflow template that is not of the type 'rule'. In SAP Business Workflow (especially in Web Dynpro ABAP workflows), certain workflow templates are designed to accept only organizational objects that are defined as rules (i.e., organizational rules), not other types like positions, jobs, or organizational units.
  Organizational objects in SAP workflows are used to determine agents (people or roles) responsible for tasks. The system expects a rule-based organizational object in this context, which means the organizational object should be defined as a rule that returns an agent or a set of agents dynamically.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Organizational Object Types: SAP classifies organizational objects into types such as Position, Job, Organizational Unit, Person, and Rule.
  Rule Type: A rule is a special organizational object that contains logic to determine agents dynamically.
  When designing workflow templates, if the template expects a rule-type organizational object, inserting any other type will trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Organizational Object Type:
  
  Go to transaction PPOME or PO13 to check the type of the organizational object you are trying to use.
  Ensure that the organizational object is of type Rule.
  
  
  
  Create or Use a Rule Organizational Object:
  
  If you do not have a rule organizational object, create one in transaction PPOMA_BBP or PPOMA.
  Define the rule logic that returns the appropriate agent(s).
  
  
  
  Assign the Correct Organizational Object in Workflow Template:
  
  In the workflow template, replace the existing organizational object with the rule-type organizational object.
  This ensures the workflow can resolve the agent(s) correctly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Workflow Template if Needed:
  
  If the workflow template is custom, verify that the agent assignment step expects a rule-type organizational object.
  Modify the template or agent assignment logic if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PPOME - Organizational Management: Change Organization and Staffing
  PPOMA_BBP - Maintain Organizational Plan (Business Process)
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to edit workflow templates)
  PPOCE - Maintain Organizational Objects
  
  
  
  Organizational Object Types:
  
  Position (S)
  Job (C)
  Organizational Unit (O)
  Person (P)
  Rule (R)
  
  
  
  Why Rules?
  
  Rules allow dynamic determination of agents based on business logic, which is often necessary in workflows to assign tasks flexibly.
  
  
  
  Related SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow agent assignment and organizational management if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Using an organizational object not of type 'Rule' in a workflow template that requires it.
  
  
  Solution
  Use or create an organizational object of type 'Rule' and assign it in the workflow template.
  
  
  Related Info
  Use transactions PPOME, PPOMA_BBP, SWDD; understand organizational object types and rules.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help creating a rule organizational object or modifying the workflow template, please let me know!