How To Fix WER235 - Please specify a target type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Please specify a target type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER235 - Please specify a target type ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WER235 - Please specify a target type
  
  Cause:
  The error message WER235 occurs when you are working with SAP Workflow and you attempt to define or execute a workflow step that requires a target type (such as a user, organizational unit, position, or role), but this target type has not been specified or is missing.
  In SAP Workflow, a target type defines the kind of object (e.g., user, organizational unit, position) that the workflow step is supposed to address or act upon. Without specifying this, the system does not know how to resolve the recipient or the target of the workflow step.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or editing a workflow step (e.g., a task or container element) that requires a target type.
  When assigning agents or binding container elements without specifying the target type.
  When the workflow container element or binding is incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  When using certain workflow functions or methods that require a target type parameter but it is not provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify the Target Type:
  
  Go to the workflow step or container element where the error occurs.
  Ensure that the target type is specified correctly. This is usually done by assigning the correct object type (e.g., US for user, ORG for organizational unit, P for position, B for business role).
  In the workflow builder (transaction SWDD), check the binding of the container elements and ensure that the target type is assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Agent Assignment:
  
  If the error occurs during agent assignment, verify that the agent determination rule or method returns a valid target type.
  Make sure the agent assignment is not empty and the target type is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Container:
  
  Check the container elements and their data types.
  Make sure that the container element that is supposed to hold the target object has the correct data type and target type assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Step Configuration:
  
  In the workflow step definition, verify that the target type is maintained in the step attributes or in the binding.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error persists, use the workflow log and debugging tools to trace where the target type is missing.
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_DIAG to analyze workflow errors.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to edit workflow steps and container elements)
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI2_DIAG - Workflow Diagnosis
  PFTC - Task Maintenance (to check task definitions and target types)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow errors and target type issues.
  Sometimes, patches or updates fix issues related to workflow container binding.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal: Workflow container and target types
  SAP Workflow Administration guides
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The WER235 error means the workflow step or container element requires a target type, but none was specified. To fix it, specify the correct target type in the workflow step or container binding, ensure agent assignments are correct, and verify the workflow container elements.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which transaction or step you are performing), I can give more specific guidance.