How To Fix WF109 - Type <&> cannot be handled by the workflow send module

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WF - Workflow: messages

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Type <&> cannot be handled by the workflow send module

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF109 - Type <&> cannot be handled by the workflow send module ?

  The SAP error message:
  WF109 Type <&> cannot be handled by the workflow send module
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a workflow tries to send a message or trigger a workflow step with an object type that the workflow send module does not recognize or cannot process. Essentially, the workflow engine encounters an object type that is not supported or not properly configured in the workflow system.
  Common causes include:
  
  The object type used in the workflow step is not registered or not defined in the Business Object Repository (BOR).
  The workflow container element or the method parameter is assigned an incorrect or unsupported object type.
  The workflow send module (which handles sending messages or triggering events) does not have a handler for the specified object type.
  Custom object types or incorrectly configured object types that are not integrated properly with the workflow engine.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Object Type:
  
  Identify the object type <&> mentioned in the error message.
  Verify that this object type exists in the Business Object Repository (transaction SWO1).
  Ensure that the object type is active and properly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Workflow Container Elements:
  
  Check the workflow container elements and the parameters passed to the workflow step.
  Make sure the object type assigned to the container element or method parameter matches the expected BOR object type.
  
  
  
  Register or Correct Object Type:
  
  If the object type is custom, ensure it is properly created and registered in BOR.
  If missing, create or import the necessary BOR object type.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Step Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow step that triggers the send module.
  Confirm that the step is configured to handle the object type correctly.
  
  
  
  Update or Implement Handler:
  
  If the object type is valid but the send module does not support it, you may need to implement or enhance the handler for this object type.
  This might involve ABAP development to extend the workflow send module or create a custom handler.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  After corrections, transport the changes and activate the workflow objects.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SWO1: Business Object Builder — to check and maintain BOR object types.
  Transaction SWDD: Workflow Builder — to check workflow definitions and container elements.
  SAP Note Search: Look for notes related to WF109 error for specific SAP versions.
  SAP Help Portal: Workflow documentation for understanding object types and workflow send modules.
  Common SAP Forums: SCN (SAP Community Network) discussions on WF109 error.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WF109 Type <&> cannot be handled by the workflow send module
  
  
  Cause
  Unsupported or unregistered object type in workflow send module
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct object type in BOR, workflow container, and workflow step configuration
  
  
  Tools
  SWO1 (BOR), SWDD (Workflow Builder)
  
  
  Additional
  Implement or enhance handler if needed, check SAP Notes and documentation
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact object type <&> from the error message, I can help you with more specific guidance.