How To Fix WER340 - *****341 - 359: Rule Elements DOES NOT EXIST (Part 2) ****************

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 340

• Message text: *****341 - 359: Rule Elements DOES NOT EXIST (Part 2) ****************

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER340 - *****341 - 359: Rule Elements DOES NOT EXIST (Part 2) **************** ?

  The SAP error message:
  **WER340 ***341 - 359: Rule Elements DOES NOT EXIST (Part 2)
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Rule Framework plus (BRF+), where the system is trying to access or process rule elements that are missing or not properly defined.
  
  Cause
  
  Missing Rule Elements: The error indicates that the system is trying to reference rule elements (such as conditions, expressions, or rules) that do not exist in the rule repository.
  Incorrect or Incomplete Rule Configuration: The rule or workflow might be referencing elements that have been deleted, not yet created, or incorrectly maintained.
  Transport or System Copy Issues: Sometimes, during system copies or transports, rule elements may not be properly transported or activated, leading to missing elements.
  Authorization Issues: In rare cases, the user or system might not have the necessary authorization to access certain rule elements, causing the system to behave as if they do not exist.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Rule Elements:
  
  Go to the BRF+ workbench (transaction BRF+ or BRFPLUS).
  Verify that all rule elements (rules, expressions, conditions) referenced in the workflow or rule set exist and are active.
  If missing, recreate or restore the missing elements.
  
  
  
  Activate Rules:
  
  Ensure that all related rules and rule sets are activated.
  In BRF+, inactive rules might cause the system to report them as non-existent.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue appeared after a transport, verify that all rule elements were included and successfully imported.
  Re-import or manually adjust missing elements if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow or Application Logic:
  
  Check the workflow or application logic that calls the rules.
  Ensure that the references to rule elements are correct and up to date.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to access the rule elements.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check for authorization failures.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WER340 or BRF+ rule element issues.
  Apply any relevant patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  BRF+ (Business Rule Framework plus): The framework used in SAP for defining and managing business rules.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BRF+ or BRFPLUS — Access the Business Rule Framework.
  SWI1 — Workflow log to check workflow errors.
  SU53 — Authorization check.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WER340 or rule element errors.
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Workflow triggers a rule that references missing elements.
  Custom developments or enhancements that use BRF+ rules.
  System copies or client copies where BRF+ objects were not transported correctly.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., the transaction or process where the error occurs), I can help with more specific guidance.