How To Fix WI714 - No type selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 714

• Message text: No type selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI714 - No type selected ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WI714 No type selected
  
  Cause:
  The error message WI714 No type selected typically occurs in SAP Workflow when a required workflow container element or object type is not specified or selected during the workflow definition or execution. This means that the system expects a particular object type or workflow type to be assigned or selected, but it is missing.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  When creating or modifying a workflow, the workflow type or task type is not assigned.
  When triggering a workflow, the system cannot determine the object type because it was not passed or selected.
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the workflow container or binding.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WI714 No type selected error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Open the workflow where the error occurs.
  Verify that all required object types and container elements are properly defined and assigned.
  Ensure that the workflow start event and tasks have the correct object types assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Start Event:
  
  Make sure the start event is correctly linked to the appropriate object type.
  If the workflow is triggered by an event, verify that the event is correctly configured and the object type is passed.
  
  
  
  Check Task and Container Bindings:
  
  Verify that the container elements in the tasks have the correct data types and are properly bound to the workflow container.
  Ensure that the object type is correctly passed to the task container.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Triggering:
  
  If the workflow is triggered via a program or function module, ensure that the correct object type and object key are passed.
  For example, if using SAP_WAPI_START_WORKFLOW, check the parameters for object type.
  
  
  
  Transport and Configuration:
  
  If the workflow was transported from another system, verify that all related object types and workflow definitions exist in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After corrections, test the workflow start and execution to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWETYPV - Event Linkage (to check event-object type linkage)
  SWO1 - Workflow Object Builder
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow errors and container binding issues.
  SAP Help Portal for Workflow basics and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Missing or incorrect object type in workflow start event.
  Incorrect container element binding.
  Workflow triggered without specifying object type.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The WI714 No type selected error means the workflow engine expects an object or workflow type but none was provided. Fixing it involves ensuring that all workflow elements, especially start events and tasks, have the correct object types assigned and that workflows are triggered with the necessary parameters.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., when exactly the error occurs, workflow details), I can help with more specific guidance.