How To Fix /PF1/OBJ_LISTENER011 - Object listener of type &1 has not been registered properly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/OBJ_LISTENER -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Object listener of type &1 has not been registered properly

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/OBJ_LISTENER011 - Object listener of type &1 has not been registered properly ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/OBJ_LISTENER011 indicates that an object listener of a specific type has not been registered properly in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP applications that utilize the Object Listener framework, which is part of the SAP Business Workflow or other event-driven architectures.
  Cause:
  
  Improper Registration: The object listener for the specified type (&1) has not been registered correctly in the system. This could be due to a missing configuration or an error during the registration process.
  Missing Dependencies: The required dependencies or components for the object listener may not be available or properly configured.
  Transport Issues: If the object listener was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to incomplete registration.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to access the object listener may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Registration: Verify that the object listener is registered correctly. You can do this by checking the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  Use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection for Frequency) to check the status of workflows and listeners.
  
  
  
  Re-register the Listener: If the listener is not registered, you may need to register it again. This can often be done through the relevant configuration transaction or by executing a specific program that handles listener registration.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that all necessary components and dependencies for the object listener are installed and configured correctly.
  
  
  Review Transport Logs: If the listener was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to access and use the object listener.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object listener type for additional troubleshooting steps or configuration guidelines.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific object listener type.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.