How To Fix WI404 - Object type not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the workflow definitions referencing the object type are consistent.
  If the workflow was imported, verify that all dependent objects are active.
  
  
  
  Re-import or Re-activate BOR Objects:
  
  If the object type is missing or corrupted, re-import the BOR object from the transport or development system.
  Activate all related BOR objects.
  
  
  
  Check for System Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks for BOR objects if available.
  Check for any transport errors or inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SWO1: Business Object Builder, used to maintain and activate BOR objects.
  Transaction SWDD: Workflow Builder, to check workflow definitions.
  BOR (Business Object Repository): Central repository of business objects used in workflows.
  SAP Note references (if applicable) can be checked for specific versions or patches.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WI404 Object type not active
  
  
  Cause
  BOR object type is inactive or missing
  
  
  Solution
  Activate the object type in SWO1
  
  
  
  Re-import or fix BOR objects if needed
  
  
  
  Verify workflow definitions
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  SWO1, SWDD
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact object type name or workflow context, I can help with more specific instructions.