How To Fix WK101 - Enter a valid folder

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WK - BPT: Messages integr. inbox

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Enter a valid folder

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WK101 - Enter a valid folder ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WK101 - Enter a valid folder
  
  Cause:
  The error message WK101 - Enter a valid folder typically occurs in SAP Workflow when the system expects a valid folder name or folder ID to be entered or selected, but the input provided is either missing, incorrect, or does not correspond to an existing folder in the SAP Business Workplace (SBWP).
  This can happen in scenarios such as:  
  
  When assigning or moving workflow tasks to a folder that does not exist.  
  When a user tries to save or categorize workflow items in a folder that is invalid or has been deleted.  
  When the folder name or ID is mistyped or the folder is not accessible due to authorization issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WK101 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Folder Name/ID:
  
  Ensure that the folder name or folder ID you are entering is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  Verify Folder Existence:  
  
  Go to SAP Business Workplace (transaction code SBWP).  
  Check the list of folders under your user to confirm the folder exists.
  
  
  
  Use Folder Search Help:
  
  When entering the folder, use the search help (F4 help) to select a valid folder rather than typing it manually.
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Make sure you have the necessary authorizations to access or assign items to the folder. Lack of authorization can cause the system to treat the folder as invalid.
  
  
  Create Folder if Missing:
  
  If the folder does not exist, create it in SBWP or use an existing valid folder.
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  If this error occurs during workflow processing, verify the workflow container or task settings where the folder is specified. Correct any hardcoded or incorrect folder names.
  
  
  Clear Cache / Restart Session:
  
  Sometimes, session inconsistencies can cause this error. Log out and log back in or clear the SAP GUI cache.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SBWP - SAP Business Workplace (to manage folders and workflow inbox)  
  SWI1 - Workflow Inbox (to check workflow tasks)  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to check workflow definitions)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for any notes related to WK101 if the problem persists after verifying folder validity.
  
  
  Authorization Objects:  
  
  S_WF_FOLD - Workflow Folder Authorization  
  S_WF_BTS - Workflow Business Object Authorization
  
  
  
  Common Scenario:
  
  When customizing or developing workflows, if a workflow step tries to move a task to a folder that does not exist or is misspelled, this error will appear.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WK101 - Enter a valid folder
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid, missing, or unauthorized folder
  
  
  Solution
  Verify folder existence, use F4 help, check authorizations, create folder if missing
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  SBWP, SWI1, SWDD
  
  
  
  
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