How To Fix WK237 - Select a configuration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Select a configuration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WK237 - Select a configuration ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WK237 - Select a configuration
  
  Cause:
  The error message WK237 - Select a configuration typically occurs in SAP Workflow when the system expects a configuration to be selected or assigned but none has been provided. This usually happens during workflow processing or task execution where a configuration (such as a workflow container element, task configuration, or organizational assignment) is mandatory but missing.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  Missing or incorrect workflow task configuration.  
  Workflow step requires a specific configuration (e.g., agent assignment, organizational object) that has not been maintained.  
  Custom workflow or user decision step where configuration is expected but not set.  
  Incomplete or missing partner determination configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WK237 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction PFTC (Workflow Task Maintenance) or SWDD (Workflow Builder) and verify that the workflow task or step has the correct configuration assigned.
  Ensure that the workflow container elements are properly mapped and that any required configuration values are maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify Agent Assignment:
  
  Check if the workflow step requires an agent (user or organizational unit) and that the partner determination is correctly set up.
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to analyze workflow logs and identify missing agent assignments.
  
  
  
  Maintain Organizational Data:
  
  If the workflow depends on organizational objects (e.g., positions, jobs), ensure these are correctly maintained in PPOME or PO13.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Workflow:
  
  In some cases, the error arises due to missing customizing entries in the workflow configuration.
  Use transaction SPRO and navigate to the relevant workflow customizing nodes to verify settings.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, debugging the workflow runtime (using transaction SWUS or SWI1) can help identify where the configuration is missing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder  
  PFTC - Task Maintenance  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log  
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Log Analysis  
  PPOME - Organizational Management  
  PO13 - Maintain Position
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow errors and agent assignment issues.
  SAP Help Portal on Workflow configuration and partner determination.
  
  
  
  Common Workflow Concepts:
  
  Workflow container elements  
  Partner determination  
  Organizational management integration  
  Task and step configuration
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The WK237 error means the workflow expects a configuration (often an agent or organizational assignment) that is missing. Review and maintain the workflow task configuration, partner determination, and organizational data to resolve the issue.