How To Fix WZ406 - Object type and delegated subtype supplied by SAP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Object type and delegated subtype supplied by SAP

What causes this issue?

The object type you specified was supplied by SAP AG, and therefore
cannot be extended by you. In addition, there is a delegation to
another object supplied by SAP AG.
Therefore, neither the supertype nor the subtype can be extended. To
use an event on another subtype, the delegation would have to be
changed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose another object type (the subtype itself).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ406 - Object type and delegated subtype supplied by SAP ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZ406 – Object type and delegated subtype supplied by SAP
  
  Cause:
  The warning message WZ406 occurs when an object type and a delegated subtype are supplied by SAP standard functionality during a process (such as workflow or business object processing). This message typically indicates that the system has automatically assigned or recognized an object type and its delegated subtype based on SAP's predefined configuration or standard logic.
  In other words, SAP is informing you that the object type and delegated subtype being used are standard and supplied by SAP, not custom or user-defined. This is often seen in scenarios involving Business Object Repository (BOR) objects, workflow tasks, or event handling where SAP uses standard object types and subtypes.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During workflow processing or event triggering when SAP assigns object types.
  When using standard SAP business objects and their subtypes.
  In scenarios involving delegated object types in workflow or BOR.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle:
  
  No action required if standard behavior is expected: Since this is a warning (W message), it usually does not stop processing. It is informational, indicating that SAP standard object types and subtypes are being used.
  Review your workflow or business object configuration: If you expected a custom object type or subtype, verify your configuration to ensure the correct object types are assigned.
  Check for custom enhancements: If you want to use custom object types or subtypes, ensure they are properly created and assigned in the Business Object Repository (transaction SWO1) and workflow definitions.
  Suppress the warning if needed: If the message is cluttering logs and you are sure it is harmless, you can suppress or ignore it.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SWO1: Business Object Builder – to check or create object types and subtypes.
  Transaction SWDD: Workflow Builder – to check workflow tasks and their object assignments.
  SAP Note / Documentation: Check SAP Notes or documentation related to workflow and BOR object types for more details.
  Message Class WZ: This message belongs to the WZ message class, which is related to workflow and business object processing.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  WZ406 is an informational warning indicating SAP standard object type and delegated subtype are being used.
  Usually no corrective action is needed unless you require custom object types.
  Verify your workflow and business object configurations if unexpected.
  Use SAP standard tools (SWO1, SWDD) to manage object types and workflows.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this message appears, I can help with more specific guidance.