How To Fix WS_TOOL899 - Type &1 is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_TOOL - Message Class for Web Services and Virtual Endpoints

• Message number: 899

• Message text: Type &1 is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL899 - Type &1 is not available ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_TOOL899 Type &1 is not available
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Workplace tools, indicating that a certain "type" (usually a workflow container element type, object type, or tool type) is not available or recognized by the system.
  
  Cause
  
  The system is trying to access or use a workflow container element type, object type, or tool type that is not defined or not available in the current SAP system.
  This can happen if:
  
  A custom workflow or tool references a type that has not been created or activated.
  The relevant Business Object Repository (BOR) object type is missing or not properly registered.
  The workflow or tool is transported from one system to another, but the dependent object types or tools were not transported or activated.
  There is a mismatch or inconsistency in the workflow definitions or tool configurations.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Type Name (&1) in the Error Message:
  
  Identify the exact type name that is reported as not available.
  
  
  
  Verify the Existence of the Type:
  
  Use transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder) to check if the object type exists.
  If it is a container element type, check the workflow container definitions in SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  
  
  
  Activate or Create the Missing Type:
  
  If the type is missing, create or import it.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  Ensure that all related workflow objects, BOR objects, and tools have been transported correctly between systems.
  
  
  
  Re-import or Re-activate Workflow Tools:
  
  Sometimes re-importing or re-activating the workflow tools or business objects can resolve inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for OSS Notes related to WS_TOOL899 for your specific SAP version and scenario.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the problem persists, debugging the workflow runtime or tool execution can help identify where the system fails to find the type.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWO1 - Business Object Builder
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWU3 - Workflow Customizing (for activation)
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for WS_TOOL899 or related workflow errors.
  Example: SAP Note 108011 - "Error WS_TOOL899: Type &1 is not available"
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Transporting workflows without dependent BOR objects.
  Custom workflows referencing non-standard or custom object types.
  System upgrades or patches causing inconsistencies in workflow tools.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact type name (&1) from the error message or the context in which the error occurs, I can help you with more specific guidance.