Include attribute in business object

Hi Experts,
I am using Business object type BUS2121, i want to include attribute product_type in this.
I have created one subtype for this object type and create this attribute into this.But still it is not coming in BUS2121.
Please suggest your suggestions.
Regards,
Shivshankar.

You will not be able to see that when you are trying to display BUS2121 from SWO1. If you mention BUS2121 BO in your Workflow then the Workflow will refer to your custom BO.For example if you use BUS2121 as the business Object for your Workflow. All the custom event that you have mentioned in your custom BO will appear.
Thanks
Arghadip

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