How To Fix OL835 - Event '&' is not defined for object type '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OL - Workflow object types: Run-time system

• Message number: 835

• Message text: Event '&' is not defined for object type '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OL835 - Event '&' is not defined for object type '&' ?

  The SAP error message OL835, which states "Event '&' is not defined for object type '&'", typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Object processing. This error indicates that the system is trying to trigger an event that has not been defined for the specified object type.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Event: The event that is being triggered does not exist for the specified object type in the Business Object Repository.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow or business object that is attempting to use the event.
  Object Type Issues: The object type may not be correctly defined or may have been deleted or modified.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to trigger the event.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Event Definition:
  
  Go to the Business Object Repository (transaction code SWO1) and check if the event is defined for the specified object type.
  If the event is missing, you may need to create it or modify the object type to include the event.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs in a workflow, check the workflow definition (transaction code SWDD) to ensure that the event is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate object type.
  
  
  
  Check Object Type:
  
  Verify that the object type is correctly defined and active. You can do this by checking the object type in the Business Object Repository.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user triggering the event has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the workflow or the program that is triggering the event to identify where the failure occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWO1: Business Object Repository
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection for Recurrent Tasks
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Business Workflow and Business Object Management for more detailed information on defining events and object types.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for OL835 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OL835 error and implement a solution to resolve it.