How To Fix WK672 - &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 672

• Message text: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WK672 - & ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WK672 &:
  
  SAP Error Message: WK672 &
  
  1. Cause
  The error message WK672 & typically occurs in the SAP Workflow module. The message text usually looks like:
  WK672 & - Object & does not exist
  or
  WK672 & - Object & does not exist in the system
  This means that the workflow is trying to reference an object (such as a task, container element, or workflow object) that does not exist or cannot be found in the system.
  Common causes include:
  
  The workflow object (e.g., task, event, container element) has been deleted or not yet created.
  The workflow template or task is referencing an object that was never created or has been transported incorrectly.
  The workflow container element or binding is incorrect or missing.
  The workflow runtime is trying to access an object that is not available in the current client or system.
  Inconsistent or incomplete transport of workflow objects between systems (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the WK672 & error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the missing object:
  
  Check the full error message to find out which object is missing (the placeholder & will be replaced by the object name or ID).
  Use transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Workflow Log) to trace the workflow and identify where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Verify the existence of the object:
  
  Use transaction PFTC to check if the task or workflow object exists.
  Use transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to check the workflow template and its container elements.
  Check if the object exists in the current client and system.
  
  
  
  Check workflow container and bindings:
  
  Ensure that all container elements referenced in the workflow are correctly defined and bound.
  Verify that the data types and object references are correct.
  
  
  
  Transport and system consistency:
  
  If the workflow or task was transported, verify that all dependent objects were transported correctly.
  Re-import or re-transport missing objects if necessary.
  
  
  
  Recreate or restore missing objects:
  
  If the object was deleted accidentally, recreate it.
  If the object is custom, check the development system and transport it again.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Sometimes, the object exists but the user or workflow runtime does not have authorization to access it. Verify authorizations if applicable.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 – Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ – Workflow Log
  SWDD – Workflow Builder
  PFTC – Task Maintenance
  SWU3 – Workflow Customizing (for checking workflow configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WK672 for specific patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  Common SAP Workflow Objects:
  
  Tasks (single-step or container tasks)
  Workflow templates
  Events
  Container elements
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction SWUD or SWI2_DIAG to diagnose workflow errors.
  Enable workflow trace via SWELS or SWEL tables.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow references a non-existent object (task, container element, workflow object).
  
  
  Solution
  Verify object existence, check workflow container and bindings, ensure proper transport, recreate missing objects.
  
  
  Related
  Transactions: SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, SWDD, PFTC; Check SAP Notes; Debug workflow logs.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact full error message text or context (e.g., which workflow or task), I can help you with more precise troubleshooting steps.