How To Fix WF107 - Link object type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WF - Workflow: messages

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Link object type & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF107 - Link object type & does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WF107 Link object type & does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when the system tries to access or reference a link object type that does not exist or is not defined in the workflow container or the workflow environment. The placeholder "&" in the message is replaced by the actual object type name that the system cannot find.
  In SAP Workflow, link object types are used to define the types of objects that can be linked or passed between workflow steps or tasks. If the workflow definition or runtime tries to use a link object type that is missing, deleted, or incorrectly specified, this error is triggered.
  Common causes include:
  
  The workflow container or task is referencing an object type that has been deleted or not created.
  The workflow definition is inconsistent or corrupted.
  Transport issues where the object type was not transported properly between systems.
  Typographical errors in the workflow container or task definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Object Type:
  
  Identify the object type mentioned in the error message.
  Go to transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder) and verify if the object type exists.
  If it does not exist, you need to create or import the missing object type.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container:
  
  Use transaction PFTC or SWDD (Workflow Builder) to open the workflow.
  Check the container elements and ensure that all object types referenced are valid and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Task Definitions:
  
  Verify the tasks used in the workflow (transaction PFTC).
  Ensure that the container elements and their object types are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the workflow or object type was transported from another system, verify that the transport was successful.
  Re-import or re-transport the missing object type if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run workflow consistency checks using transaction SWU_OBUF or SWU3 to identify inconsistencies in workflow definitions.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Repair Workflow:
  
  If the workflow is corrupted, consider recreating the workflow or repairing the container definitions.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWO1 – Business Object Builder (to check object types)
  SWDD – Workflow Builder (to edit workflows)
  PFTC – Task Maintenance
  SWU3 – Workflow Customizing and Consistency Check
  SWU_OBUF – Workflow Object Buffer Consistency Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow container and object type errors.
  Example: SAP Note 108011 - "Workflow error WF107 Link object type & does not exist"
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Workflow container and object types.
  SAP Workflow Administration guides.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WF107 Link object type & does not exist indicates that the workflow is trying to use a non-existent or undefined object type. To resolve it, verify and correct the object types in the workflow container, tasks, and business objects, ensure proper transport, and run consistency checks.
  
  If you provide the exact object type name from the error message, I can help you with more specific steps.