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

WA003 - Overview

• 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