How To Fix WI402 - No objects exist in the specified selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 402

• Message text: No objects exist in the specified selection

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WI402 - No objects exist in the specified selection:
  
  SAP Error Message: WI402 - No objects exist in the specified selection
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to process or display workflow objects (such as tasks, work items, or container elements) but the system cannot find any objects that match the selection criteria you specified.
  Common causes include:
  
  The selection criteria (e.g., object type, object ID, status, user, date range) are too restrictive or incorrect, resulting in no matching workflow objects.
  The workflow objects you are trying to access have already been processed, deleted, or do not exist.
  The workflow container or task you are trying to access is empty or has not been created yet.
  Incorrect or missing input parameters in the workflow or report selection screen.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error WI402, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection parameters you entered (such as object type, object ID, user, date range).
  Broaden the selection criteria to include more objects.
  Ensure that the object IDs or workflow task IDs you are entering actually exist.
  
  
  
  Verify Workflow Objects:
  
  Use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI5 (Work Item Display) to check if the workflow objects exist.
  Confirm that the workflow tasks or work items are active and not already completed or deleted.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container:
  
  If you are trying to access container elements, verify that the container has been populated correctly.
  Use transaction SWI2_FREQ or SWI2_DIAG to analyze workflow logs and container contents.
  
  
  
  Debug or Analyze Workflow:
  
  If you are developing or customizing workflows, debug the workflow to check if the container elements or objects are being created and passed correctly.
  Check the workflow definition and ensure that the objects are correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the workflow or report has the necessary authorizations to view or process the workflow objects.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection
  SWI5 - Work Item Display
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Log Analysis
  SWI2_DIAG - Workflow Diagnosis
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to check workflow definitions)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow errors if the problem persists.
  Sometimes, specific patches or corrections are available for workflow issues.
  
  
  
  Workflow Container:
  
  The workflow container holds the data objects used in the workflow.
  If the container is empty or missing expected objects, the system cannot find the objects, leading to this error.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  When running reports or programs that expect workflow objects as input, ensure the input data is valid.
  When customizing or enhancing workflows, ensure that the container elements are correctly defined and populated.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WI402 - No objects exist in the specified selection means the system could not find any workflow objects matching your selection criteria. To fix it, verify and broaden your selection criteria, check the existence and status of workflow objects, and ensure the workflow container is correctly populated.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction or program you are running, workflow scenario), I can help with more specific guidance.