How To Fix WK237 - Select a configuration

WK237 - Overview

• 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