How To Fix WD345 - Element '&' does not refer to the BOR object type WF_DOC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 345

• Message text: Element '&' does not refer to the BOR object type WF_DOC

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Use a container element that refers to the business object type
<AB>WF_DOC</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD345 - Element '&' does not refer to the BOR object type WF_DOC ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WD345 Element '&' does not refer to the BOR object type WF_DOC
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of Web Dynpro applications that interact with the Business Object Repository (BOR) and Workflow (WF) objects. Specifically, the error indicates that an element (usually a context node or attribute) expected to reference a BOR object of type WF_DOC (Workflow Document) does not actually refer to such an object.
  
  The BOR object type WF_DOC is used to represent workflow documents in SAP.
  The Web Dynpro component or application expects a context element to be bound or linked to a BOR object of type WF_DOC.
  If the element is linked to a different BOR object type or is not linked at all, the system raises this error.
  
  
  When does this happen?
  
  When a Web Dynpro application or component tries to perform workflow-related operations (e.g., starting a workflow, displaying workflow tasks) and expects a context element to be of BOR type WF_DOC.
  When the context binding or the data passed to the Web Dynpro component is incorrect or inconsistent.
  When the workflow object is not properly instantiated or the reference is missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Context Binding:
  
  Verify that the context node or attribute in the Web Dynpro component is correctly bound to a BOR object of type WF_DOC.
  In the Web Dynpro component, open the context tab and check the binding of the element that causes the error.
  Ensure that the element is linked to the correct BOR object type.
  
  
  
  Verify BOR Object Reference:
  
  Make sure that the BOR object instance passed to the Web Dynpro component is indeed of type WF_DOC.
  If you are passing the workflow object from an external source (e.g., from a workflow container or another component), confirm that the object reference is correct.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Object Instantiation:
  
  Ensure that the workflow document object is properly created and initialized before it is passed to the Web Dynpro component.
  If you are using a custom workflow or custom BOR objects, verify that the object type matches WF_DOC or is compatible.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use the Web Dynpro debugger or add breakpoints in the component to check the actual value and type of the element at runtime.
  Check the runtime binding and the data passed to the component.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Code or Configuration:
  
  If the element is incorrectly typed, adjust the code or the context definition to use the correct BOR object type.
  If necessary, convert or map the object to the expected BOR type.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOR (Business Object Repository): SAP's repository of business objects used in workflows and other applications.
  WF_DOC: Standard BOR object type representing workflow documents.
  Web Dynpro: SAP's UI technology that often interacts with BOR objects for workflow-related UI components.
  Workflow Container: Holds workflow data and objects passed between workflow steps and UI components.
  Transaction SWO1: To check BOR object types and definitions.
  Transaction SWDD: Workflow Builder to check workflow definitions and container elements.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WD345 Element '&' does not refer to the BOR object type WF_DOC means that a Web Dynpro element expected to be linked to a workflow document BOR object (WF_DOC) is not correctly linked. The solution is to verify and correct the context binding and ensure the correct BOR object type is passed to the Web Dynpro component.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., the Web Dynpro component name, the scenario, or the code snippet), I can help you with more specific guidance.