How To Fix OO780 - Event '&' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OO - Class Builder/API

• Message number: 780

• Message text: Event '&' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO780 - Event '&' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message OO780, which states "Event '&' does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when dealing with event handling in ABAP programs. This error indicates that the system is trying to trigger or reference an event that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Event: The event you are trying to trigger or reference has not been created in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the event name when it is being called or referenced.
  Missing Configuration: The event might not be properly configured in the workflow or the relevant object.
  Object Deletion: The object (like a task or workflow) that the event is associated with may have been deleted or is inactive.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Event Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWO1 (Business Object Builder) and check if the event is defined for the relevant business object.
  If the event