How To Fix WL443 - Workflow & wait step &: Instead of object type '&', '&' expected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 443

• Message text: Workflow & wait step &: Instead of object type '&', '&' expected

What causes this issue?

The object type '&V3&' is specified in the workflow definition for the
wait step. However, the object reference specified for the wait step
contains the object type '&V4&'.

System Response

The step is waiting for an event of an object of type '&V4&'. The
object type specified in the workflow definition, '&V3&', was ignored.

How to fix this error?

If the object type '&V4&' is not correct, check the binding which
creates the object reference for the wait step &V2&. In the case of an
incorrect object type, subsequent errors may occur in the binding or
when processing subsequent activities.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL443 - Workflow & wait step &: Instead of object type '&', '&' expected ?

  The SAP error message WL443 indicates a problem with the workflow configuration, specifically related to the expected object type in a workflow step. The message typically means that the workflow is expecting a certain object type but is receiving a different one. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a workflow is designed to handle a specific business object, but the actual object being processed does not match the expected type.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The workflow is configured to expect a specific object type (e.g., a business object) but is receiving a different type.
  Workflow Definition Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow definition, such as incorrect binding of object types or parameters.
  Changes in Object Types: If there have been recent changes to the object types or the workflow itself, it may lead to mismatches.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not conform to the expected structure or type, leading to the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow definition in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to ensure that the expected object types are correctly defined.
  Verify the binding of the workflow steps to ensure that the correct object types are being referenced.
  
  
  
  Validate Object Types:
  
  Use transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder) to check the definitions of the object types involved. Ensure that the object types match what the workflow expects.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the workflow to see what object types are being passed at runtime. This can help identify where the mismatch occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Instances:
  
  Look at the instances of the workflow that are currently running or have failed. This can provide insight into what data is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific workflow and object types to see if there are known issues or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the workflow with various scenarios to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the workflow behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWO1: Business Object Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection for Recurrent Tasks
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with specific workflows or object types.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WL443 error and implement a solution to resolve it.