How To Fix WSTRN008 - Selected node does not exist

WSTRN008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTRN - Message for Prepack Creation and Planning Dialog

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Selected node does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTRN008 - Selected node does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WSTRN008 Selected node does not exist
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Workflow or Business Workplace (SBWP) when a user tries to access or perform an action on a workflow node (such as a task, container element, or step) that no longer exists or is not available in the current context. Possible reasons include:
  
  The workflow node was deleted or has been completed and removed.
  The node ID or reference is incorrect or outdated.
  The workflow instance has been modified or terminated.
  The user does not have authorization to access the node.
  The workflow container or task has been changed or corrupted.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WSTRN008 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Node Existence:
  
  Check if the workflow instance and the node still exist in the system.
  Use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI5 (Work Item Display) to find the workflow and its nodes.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Status:
  
  Confirm that the workflow instance is still active and the