How To Fix WS253 - Header data for type &1 does not exist (internal error)

WS253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Header data for type &1 does not exist (internal error)

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WS253 - Details

• The SAP error message:
  WS253 Header data for type &1 does not exist (internal error)
  typically occurs in the context of workflow processing or when dealing with business object types in SAP.
  
  Cause
  
  The error indicates that the system is trying to access or process header data for a specific object type (represented by &1), but the header data for that object type is missing or not maintained.
  This usually happens when the workflow engine or a related function module expects certain header data (metadata or control data) for a business object type, but it cannot find it in the system tables.
  Possible reasons include:
  The business object type is not properly defined or registered in the system.
  The workflow container or the object type configuration is incomplete or corrupted.
  Custom object types or extensions have not been fully maintained.
  Inconsistent or missing entries in tables like SOBJ (Business Object Repository) or related workflow tables.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Business Object Type Definition:
  
  Use transaction