How To Fix WA003 - Choose an event or select "Extend object type"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Choose an event or select "Extend object type"

What causes this issue?

You want to define an event linkage. To do this, you must either choose
an event or define a new event.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select one of the existing events or choose "Extend object type with
event".

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA003 - Choose an event or select "Extend object type" ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WA003 - Choose an event or select "Extend object type"
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of Business Object Repository (BOR) or when working with Business Object Events in SAP, especially during configuration or enhancement of business objects in the Workflow Builder or Object Builder.
  The message appears because the system expects you to either:
  
  Select a specific event of the business object you want to work with, or
  Choose the option "Extend object type" if you want to add new events or extend the existing business object.
  
  In other words, the system cannot proceed because it does not know which event you want to use or you have not indicated that you want to extend the object type.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you try to create or modify a workflow or business object event without selecting an event.
  When you want to add new events to a business object but have not chosen the "Extend object type" option.
  When working in transaction codes like SWO1 (Business Object Builder) or SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Choose an Event:
  
  In the dialog or screen where the error appears, select one of the existing events of the business object.
  This tells the system which event you want to use or trigger in your workflow or enhancement.
  
  
  
  Select "Extend Object Type":
  
  If you want to add new events or extend the business object, select the option "Extend object type".
  This allows you to add new events or methods to the business object.
  After extending, you can create new events and then select them.
  
  
  
  Check Object and Event Configuration:
  
  Make sure the business object is correctly defined and active.
  Verify that the events you want to use exist and are active.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction:
  
  Use SWO1 to maintain business objects and their events.
  Use SWDD to create or modify workflows and assign events.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Business Object Repository (BOR): SAP's central repository for business objects and their events/methods.
  Events: Used in workflows to trigger actions when something happens in the system.
  Extending Object Types: Allows you to add custom events or methods to standard SAP business objects without modifying the original object.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No event selected and "Extend object type" not chosen when required.
  
  
  Solution
  Select an existing event or choose "Extend object type" to add new events.
  
  
  Context
  Occurs in Business Object Builder (SWO1) or Workflow Builder (SWDD) when configuring events.
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  SWO1 (Business Object Builder), SWDD (Workflow Builder)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction code, what you were doing), I can give more tailored advice.