How To Fix WI404 - Object type not active

WI404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Object type not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI404 - Object type not active ?

  The SAP error message WI404: Object type not active typically occurs in the context of Workflow (SAP Business Workflow). It indicates that the workflow engine is trying to process or reference an object type that is not currently active in the system.
  
  Cause
  
  The object type (e.g., a business object or workflow object) that the workflow is trying to use is not activated in the Business Object Repository (BOR).
  This can happen if:
  The object type was imported but not activated.
  The object type was deleted or deactivated.
  There is a mismatch between the workflow definition and the active BOR objects.
  
  
  Sometimes, after transport or system upgrade, the object types may not be active.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Activate the Object Type in BOR:
  
  Go to transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder).
  Enter the object type name mentioned in the error.
  Check the status of the object type.
  If it is inactive, activate it by choosing Utilities ? Activate or pressing the activate button.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Definitions:
  
  Ensure that