How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT003 - Event type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Event type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT003 - Event type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT003 Event type &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly within the Demand Planning (DP) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference an event type that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Event Type: The specified event type (denoted by &1 in the error message) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the event type is not properly set up in the system.
  Data Consistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead to the system not recognizing the event type.
  Transport Issues: If the event type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or properly activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Event Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/DP and navigate to the event type configuration.
  Verify if the event type exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Event Type:
  
  If the event type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for Demand Planning.
  Use the transaction code /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT to create or modify event types.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the event type was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that the event type was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage event types in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on managing event types in Demand Planning.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/DP, /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT, and others related to Demand Planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.