How To Fix ES286 - Enter an event ID

ES286 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ES - ABAP Workbench: Repository Information System

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Enter an event ID

What causes this issue?

To obtain the where-used list for an event, you must enter the event
ID.

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?

If you do not know the ID of the event you require, press F4. You can
then search for it by specifying certain criteria.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ES286 - Details

• The SAP error message ES286 ("Enter an event ID") typically occurs in the context of event management or when working with specific functionalities that require an event ID to be specified. This error indicates that the system expects an event ID to be entered, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause is that the user has not entered an event ID in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a screen or transaction that requires an event ID without having the necessary context or data.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, there may be configuration settings that are not properly set up, leading to the system expecting an event ID that is not available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter an Event ID: The simplest solution is to ensure that you enter a valid event ID in the required field. Check the documentation or help resources to understand what constitutes a