How To Fix WF_CONT064 - Specify an object type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WF_CONT - Workflow Container, Definition Time and Runtime

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Specify an object type

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  Error Message
  WF_CONT064 - Specify an object type
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when the system expects an object type to be specified but it is missing or not correctly provided. The workflow container or a workflow step requires an object type to identify the business object it should work with, but this information is either not maintained or incorrectly referenced.
  Common scenarios causing this error:
  
  The workflow step or container element is defined without specifying the object type.
  The object type is not passed correctly from the calling program or workflow.
  The workflow template or task is incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  The object type is missing in the binding of the workflow container element.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WF_CONT064 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Container Elements:
  
  Go to the workflow builder (transaction SWDD).
  Open the workflow template where the error occurs.
  Check the container elements and ensure that each element that requires an object type has it specified.
  Verify the object type assigned to the container element is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Binding of Container Elements:
  
  Check the binding of the container elements to the task or workflow.
  Make sure the object type is correctly bound and passed to the workflow step.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Step Configuration:
  
  In the workflow step that triggers the error, verify that the object type is specified.
  If the step uses a task, check the task container and ensure the object type is defined.
  
  
  
  Check the Calling Program or Event:
  
  If the workflow is started by a program or event, ensure that the object type is passed correctly as a parameter.
  For example, if using SAP_WAPI_START_WORKFLOW, the object type must be specified.
  
  
  
  Maintain Object Types in the System:
  
  Use transaction SWO1 to check if the object type exists and is active.
  If the object type is custom, ensure it is properly created and activated.
  
  
  
  Test the Workflow:
  
  After corrections, test the workflow again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWO1 - Business Object Builder
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWIA - Work Item Administration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow container and object type issues for your specific SAP version.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal: Workflow container and object types
  SAP Workflow Administration guides
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  The WF_CONT064 error indicates that the workflow container or step is missing a required object type. Ensuring that the object type is correctly specified and bound in the workflow container and steps will resolve this issue.
  
  If you need help with a specific workflow or scenario, please provide more details!