How To Fix WER273 - Assigned object is not a rule element

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Assigned object is not a rule element

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER273 - Assigned object is not a rule element ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WER273 - Assigned object is not a rule element
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when an object assigned to a workflow container or a workflow step is expected to be a rule element (such as a rule, rule set, or rule function), but the assigned object is not of that type. Essentially, the workflow engine tries to interpret an object as a rule element, but the object does not meet the required type or structure.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Assigning a workflow container element or step parameter to an object that is not a rule element.
  Incorrect configuration in the workflow definition where a rule element is expected but a different object (e.g., a task, container element, or other object type) is assigned.
  Typing or mapping errors in the workflow container or rule assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Workflow Definition:
  
  Open the workflow in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Identify the step or container element where the error occurs.
  Verify the object assigned to the container element or step parameter that is expected to be a rule element.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Type:
  
  Ensure that the assigned object is indeed a rule element (e.g., a rule, rule set, or rule function).
  If a container element is assigned, check its data type in the container and confirm it matches the expected rule element type.
  
  
  
  Correct the Assignment:
  
  If the wrong object is assigned, replace it with the correct rule element.
  If a rule element is missing, create or import the required rule element in the Business Rule Framework (BRF) or the SAP Workflow rules repository.
  
  
  
  Check Rule Repository:
  
  Use transaction PFTC or SWO1 to check the object types and ensure the rule elements exist and are active.
  
  
  
  Test the Workflow:
  
  After corrections, test the workflow again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  PFTC - Task Maintenance (to check rule elements)
  SWO1 - Object Type Builder (to check object types)
  SWI1 - Workflow Log (to analyze workflow errors)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow errors and rule elements.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on Workflow container elements and rule elements.
  
  
  
  General Advice:
  
  Always ensure that the data types and object types in workflow containers and steps match the expected types.
  Use the Workflow Builder’s type-checking features to validate container elements and assignments.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or workflow step where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.