How To Fix W8719 - Event & can only be a triggering event

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 719

• Message text: Event & can only be a triggering event

What causes this issue?

Asynchronous create steps require a terminating event.
As an object is not created until this step, no object reference is
available for entry of the instance linkage. Linkages of terminating
events of create methods are evaluated via the construct 'workflow
requester' on an instance basis.

System Response

With events that are created for the present change document object
because of the creation of an object, the workflow requester is
<ZH>not</> set.

How to fix this error?

The event &V1& can only be used as a triggering event.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8719 - Event & can only be a triggering event ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W8719 - Event & can only be a triggering event
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP Workflow when you try to assign an event as a result event or in a context where only triggering events are allowed, but the event you selected is defined as a triggering event only.
  In SAP Workflow, events are categorized as:
  
  Triggering Events: Events that start or trigger a workflow.
  Result Events: Events that are outcomes or results of a workflow step.
  
  The system enforces that certain events can only be used as triggering events and not as result events or vice versa.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The event you are trying to use is defined as a triggering event.
  You are trying to use it in a place where only result events are allowed (e.g., as a result event of a workflow step).
  SAP Workflow does not allow a triggering event to be used as a result event.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the event definition:
  
  Go to transaction SWETYPV (Event Type Definition).
  Find the event in question.
  Verify if it is defined as a triggering event or result event.
  
  
  
  Use the event correctly:
  
  If the event is a triggering event, use it only to start workflows or as a triggering event in the workflow.
  If you need a result event, use an event defined as a result event or create a new event with the appropriate type.
  
  
  
  Adjust the workflow step or event assignment:
  
  In the workflow builder (transaction SWDD), ensure that the event is assigned in the correct place.
  For example, if you are assigning an event to a step’s result event, select an event defined as a result event.
  
  
  
  If necessary, create a new event:
  
  If no suitable result event exists, create a new event in SWETYPV and define it as a result event.
  Use this new event in your workflow step.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWETYPV - Event Type Definition (to check or create events)
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to design and edit workflows)
  SWI1 - Workflow Log (to analyze workflow runs and errors)
  
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  SAP Workflow documentation explains the difference between triggering and result events.
  Events are linked to Business Object types and are used to start workflows or signal workflow steps.
  
  
  
  Best Practice:
  
  Always verify the event type before assigning it in workflow steps.
  Maintain clear naming conventions for events to distinguish triggering and result events.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where you encountered this message, I can help with more specific guidance.