How To Fix WF_CONT071 - Business object & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Business object & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF_CONT071 - Business object & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WF_CONT071: Business object & does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow. Here's a detailed explanation of the cause, solution, and related information:
  
  Error Message
  WF_CONT071: Business object & does not exist
  
  The placeholder & is replaced by the name of the business object that the system cannot find.
  
  
  Cause
  
  The workflow runtime is trying to access or instantiate a business object that is not defined or not available in the system.
  This can happen if:
  
  The business object has not been created or imported into the system.
  The business object name is misspelled or incorrect in the workflow definition.
  The business object repository (BOR) is not properly configured or the object is inactive.
  The workflow container or task is referencing a business object that does not exist in the current system/client.
  Transport issues where the business object was not transported to the target system.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Business Object Existence:
  
  Use transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder) to verify if the business object exists.
  Enter the business object name and check if it is active and properly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct the Business Object Name:
  
  Verify the workflow definition or container elements to ensure the business object name is correct.
  Correct any typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Import or Create the Business Object:
  
  If the business object does not exist, create it using SWO1 or import it from another system if it is a custom object.
  For standard SAP objects, ensure the relevant support packages or add-ons are installed.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the business object was developed or modified in a development system, ensure it has been transported to the target system.
  Use transaction STMS to check transport logs.
  
  
  
  Activate the Business Object:
  
  In SWO1, activate the business object if it is inactive.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container and Task Definitions:
  
  Use transaction PFTC to check the tasks and their container elements.
  Make sure the container elements reference existing business objects.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Sometimes missing authorizations can cause issues in accessing business objects, though this is less common for this specific error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWO1 - Business Object Builder
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  PFTC - Maintain Tasks
  STMS - Transport Management System
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow and BOR issues for your SAP version.
  Example: SAP Note 102011 - "Business Object does not exist" error in workflow.
  
  
  
  Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to analyze workflow logs and identify where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Custom workflows referencing custom business objects that were not transported.
  Standard workflows after system upgrade or patch where some business objects are missing or inactive.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow references a non-existent or inactive business object in BOR.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and activate the business object in SWO1, correct workflow references, transport objects if needed.
  
  
  Tools
  SWO1, SWDD, PFTC, STMS, SWI1
  
  
  Notes
  Check SAP Notes and workflow logs for additional troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact business object name or workflow context, I can help you with more specific steps.