How To Fix WSTRN008 - Selected node does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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  The node ID or reference is incorrect or outdated.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 node is valid.
  If the workflow is completed or deleted, the node will no longer be accessible.
  
  
  
  Correct Node Reference:
  
  Ensure that the node ID or reference used in the program or transaction is correct.
  If you are using custom code or enhancements, verify that the node identifiers are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the workflow node.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Restart Workflow:
  
  If the workflow is corrupted or inconsistent, consider restarting or recreating the workflow instance.
  
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes related to WSTRN008 for your SAP version.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection
  SWI5 - Work Item Display
  SWIA - Work Item Administration
  SBWP - Business Workplace
  
  
  
  SAP Workflow Concepts:
  
  Workflow nodes represent steps or tasks in a workflow.
  Nodes can be container elements, activities, or user decision points.
  Nodes are identified by unique IDs within a workflow instance.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Accessing a work item that has already been processed or deleted.
  Custom workflow development where node references are hardcoded or dynamically generated incorrectly.
  Workflow runtime errors due to inconsistent workflow data.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these checks, consider enabling workflow trace (SWI_TRACE) to analyze the workflow execution in detail or contact SAP Support with detailed logs and workflow instance information.