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How To Fix WI801 - Invalid organizational object


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  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 801

  • Message text: Invalid organizational object

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI801 - Invalid organizational object ?

    SAP Error Message:
    WI801 - Invalid organizational object


    Cause:

    The error message WI801 - Invalid organizational object typically occurs in SAP Workflow when the system tries to reference or use an organizational object that does not exist, is incorrectly defined, or is not valid in the current context. Organizational objects in SAP Workflow represent entities such as positions, jobs, organizational units, or persons that are used to determine workflow agents (responsible users).

    Common causes include:

    • The organizational object ID used in the workflow step or container is incorrect or does not exist in the Organizational Management (OM) system.
    • The organizational object has been deleted or is inactive.
    • The workflow container or agent assignment is referencing an invalid or non-existent object.
    • Incorrect or missing configuration in Organizational Management (e.g., missing infotypes or invalid object types).
    • The workflow is trying to resolve an organizational object that is not maintained or not assigned properly.

    Solution:

    To resolve the WI801 Invalid organizational object error, follow these steps:

    1. Check the Organizational Object:

      • Verify the organizational object ID used in the workflow step or container.
      • Use transaction PPOME or PO13 to check if the organizational object exists and is active.
      • Use transaction PP01 to display the object and check its status.
    2. Verify Workflow Container and Agent Assignment:

      • Check the workflow container elements that hold organizational object IDs.
      • Ensure that the container element is correctly populated with a valid organizational object.
      • Check the agent assignment method in the workflow step (e.g., via Organizational Management) to ensure it points to a valid object.
    3. Check Organizational Management Configuration:

      • Ensure that the organizational object type is correctly configured and maintained.
      • Verify infotypes related to the organizational object (e.g., 1000 - Object, 1001 - Relationships) are properly maintained.
    4. Correct the Workflow Definition:

      • If the workflow step is hardcoded or uses a fixed organizational object, update it to a valid one.
      • If the organizational object is passed dynamically, ensure the logic or method fetching the object returns a valid ID.
    5. Recreate or Reactivate the Organizational Object:

      • If the object was deleted or inactive, recreate or reactivate it as needed.
    6. Check Authorization:

      • Ensure the user executing the workflow has authorization to read the organizational object.
    7. Test the Workflow:

      • After corrections, test the workflow to confirm the error is resolved.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:

      • PPOME - Change Organizational Plan
      • PO13 - Display Position
      • PP01 - Maintain HR Master Data (Organizational Object)
      • SWI1 - Workflow Log
      • SWDD - Workflow Builder
    • SAP Notes and Documentation:

      • Check SAP Notes related to workflow and organizational management errors.
      • Review SAP Help Portal documentation on Workflow and Organizational Management integration.
    • Common Organizational Object Types:

      • S - Position
      • O - Organizational Unit
      • C - Job
      • P - Person
    • Workflow Agent Determination:

      • Workflow agents can be determined via Organizational Management objects.
      • If the organizational object is invalid, the agent cannot be resolved, causing the error.

    Summary:

    The WI801 Invalid organizational object error arises when a workflow references an organizational object that is invalid or does not exist. The solution involves verifying and correcting the organizational object in Organizational Management, ensuring the workflow container and agent assignments are correct, and testing the workflow after corrections.


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