How To Fix /SAPAPO/OUTLDET060 - The specified event type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OUTLDET -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: The specified event type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET060 - The specified event type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET060 indicates that the specified event type does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to access or manipulate event types that are not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Event Type: The event type you are trying to use has not been created or defined in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the event type name or ID that you are trying to reference.
  Configuration Issues: The event type may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the event type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Event Type Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/OUTLDET or the relevant configuration area in SAP APO.
  Verify if the event type you are trying to use is defined in the system. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Event Type:
  
  If the event type does not exist, you can create it using the appropriate configuration transaction.
  If it exists but is not functioning as expected, check its configuration and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for any typos or incorrect references to the event type. Ensure that you are using the correct name or ID.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the event type. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on how to define and manage event types in SAP APO.
  
  
  
  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/OUTLDET for event type management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.