How To Fix WI409 - Select at least one object

WI409 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 409

• Message text: Select at least one object

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WI409 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WI409 - Select at least one object
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to execute a workflow step or action that requires you to select one or more objects (such as business objects, tasks, or items), but no object has been selected. The workflow or transaction expects at least one object to be chosen to proceed, and since none is selected, the system raises this error.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When you are trying to trigger or process a workflow step that involves selecting objects (e.g., tasks, documents, or workflow container elements) but you leave the selection empty.
  In workflow inbox or task processing screens where you must select one or more workflow tasks or objects before performing an action.
  During workflow development or testing, if the step requires input objects and none are provided.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select at least one object: Before proceeding, ensure you select one or more objects as required by the