How To Fix WI100 - Enter the object key first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WI - BPT Workflow: Messages from Info System

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Enter the object key first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI100 - Enter the object key first ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WI100 - Enter the object key first:
  
  SAP Error Message: WI100 - Enter the object key first
  1. Cause:
  The error message WI100 occurs when you try to perform an operation on a workflow object without first specifying the key (unique identifier) of that object. In SAP Workflow, every workflow object instance must be identified by its object key before you can process or manipulate it.
  For example, if you are trying to display or change a workflow container element or task, but the system does not know which specific instance of the object you are referring to, it will prompt you with this error.
  This usually happens when:
  
  The object key is missing or not passed correctly in the workflow step.
  The workflow container element that should hold the object key is empty.
  The program or user interface expects the object key but it was not entered or selected.
  
  
  2. Solution:
  
  
  Ensure the Object Key is Provided:
  
  When triggering or processing a workflow, make sure the object key (usually a unique identifier like a document number, material number, or custom object ID) is correctly passed to the workflow container.
  Check the workflow container elements and confirm that the object key field is filled.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Step Configuration:
  
  In the workflow builder (transaction SWDD), verify that the step which requires the object key has the correct container binding.
  Make sure the object key is mapped properly from the triggering event or preceding step.
  
  
  
  Debug the Workflow:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to find the workflow instance.
  Use SWI5 or SWI6 to analyze the workflow log and check if the object key is missing or incorrectly passed.
  Debug the workflow container to see if the object key is empty at runtime.
  
  
  
  User Input:
  
  If the error occurs during manual input, instruct the user to enter the object key before proceeding.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  
  Workflow Objects and Keys:
  
  In SAP Workflow, an object is an instance of a business object (e.g., BUS2012 for Purchase Order).
  The object key uniquely identifies the instance (e.g., Purchase Order number).
  Workflow tasks and container elements often require this key to fetch or manipulate the object data.
  
  
  
  Common Transactions:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to check workflow design)
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Instances
  SWI5 - Workflow Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow container issues.
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for Workflow basics and container handling.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WI100 - Enter the object key first
  
  
  Cause
  Object key (unique identifier) not provided or missing when required by the workflow step.
  
  
  Solution
  Ensure the object key is correctly passed and filled in the workflow container or user input. Check workflow step bindings.
  
  
  Related
  Workflow container elements, business object keys, transactions SWDD, SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, SWI5.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which workflow or transaction you are working with), I can help with more specific guidance!