How To Fix WI407 - No work items exist or object is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 407

• Message text: No work items exist or object is invalid

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  SAP Error Message: WI407 - No work items exist or object is invalid
  
  Cause:
  The error message WI407 typically occurs in the SAP Workflow environment. It indicates that the system could not find any work items related to a particular object or the object itself is invalid or does not exist.
  More specifically:
  
  The workflow runtime is trying to access or process a work item for a given object (such as a document, purchase order, or custom object).
  However, no active work items are found for that object in the workflow inbox.
  Alternatively, the object key or object type passed to the workflow is incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  The workflow container or task might be referencing an object that has been deleted or is inconsistent.
  Sometimes, this error can occur if the workflow has already been completed or the work item has been withdrawn or deleted.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When a user tries to display or process a work item that no longer exists.
  When a workflow step tries to access an object that is invalid or missing.
  When a workflow is triggered with incorrect or missing object references.
  During workflow debugging or testing when the object context is not properly set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Object and Object Key:
  
  Verify that the object type and object key passed to the workflow are correct.
  Use transaction SWO1 to check the object type.
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI5 to search for existing work items related to the object.
  Ensure the object exists in the system and is valid.
  
  
  
  Check Work Item Status:
  
  Use transaction SBWP (SAP Business Workplace) or SWI1 to check if the work item exists in the inbox.
  If the work item was already processed or deleted, it will not be found.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI2_FREQ or SWI2_DIAG to analyze workflow logs and identify if the workflow has already completed or if there are inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Restart Workflow:
  
  If the workflow is stuck or inconsistent, consider restarting the workflow or triggering it again with correct parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container:
  
  Ensure that the workflow container has the correct object references.
  Use transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to inspect the workflow definition and container elements.
  
  
  
  Check for Object Deletion or Changes:
  
  If the object was deleted or changed after the workflow was triggered, the work item may become invalid.
  Restore or recreate the object if necessary.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction SWUD or set breakpoints in the workflow to debug and trace the issue.
  Check the ABAP code or workflow steps that reference the object.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection
  SWI5 - Work Item Display
  SBWP - SAP Business Workplace (Inbox)
  SWO1 - Object Type Builder
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Log Analysis
  SWI2_DIAG - Workflow Diagnosis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow errors and object inconsistencies.
  Sometimes, patches or updates fix known workflow issues.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Workflow triggered on a document that was deleted.
  Workflow container not properly filled with object references.
  User tries to access a work item that was withdrawn or completed.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WI407 - No work items exist or object is invalid
  
  
  Cause
  No active work items found for the object or the object is invalid/non-existent
  
  
  Solution
  Verify object and key, check work item existence, analyze workflow logs, restart workflow
  
  
  Tools
  SWI1, SWI5, SBWP, SWO1, SWDD, SWI2_FREQ, SWI2_DIAG
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which transaction or workflow step triggers this error), I can help with a more specific solution.