How To Fix /SAPAPO/OUTLDET033 - Generic event type &1 not included in event catalog &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OUTLDET -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Generic event type &1 not included in event catalog &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET033 - Generic event type &1 not included in event catalog &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET033 indicates that a generic event type specified in your system is not included in the event catalog. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with event management or event-driven processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Event Type: The specified event type (&1) is not defined in the event catalog (&2). This could happen if the event type was never created or if it was deleted or deactivated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the event management settings that prevent the event type from being recognized.
  Data Consistency: There might be inconsistencies in the data where the event type is referenced but not properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Event Catalog:
  
  Go to the event catalog in your SAP system and verify if the event type (&1) is listed. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction code (e.g., /SAPAPO/EVT_CATALOG).
  If the event type is missing, you will need to create it or ensure it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Event Type:
  
  If the event type does not exist, you can create it using the appropriate transaction or configuration settings in SAP.
  If it exists but is not active, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for event management to ensure that all necessary event types are included in the event catalog.
  Ensure that the integration points and settings are correctly configured to recognize the event types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on managing event types and event catalogs in SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the event types are being processed as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/EVT_CATALOG for managing event catalogs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the event types are correctly configured in your SAP APO system.