How To Fix WA150 - Event & could not be created in Business Object Repository

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 150

• Message text: Event & could not be created in Business Object Repository

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA150 - Event & could not be created in Business Object Repository ?

  The SAP error message WA150: Event & could not be created in Business Object Repository typically occurs when there is an issue with creating or registering an event in the Business Object Repository (BOR). This error is common during development or customization activities involving BOR objects and their events.
  
  Cause
  
  Event Not Defined or Missing: The event you are trying to create or trigger does not exist or is not properly defined in the BOR.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have sufficient authorization to create or modify BOR objects or events.
  Inconsistent BOR Objects: The BOR object might be inconsistent or corrupted, causing the event creation to fail.
  Transport or System Issues: Sometimes, transport inconsistencies or system issues can cause the BOR repository to be out of sync.
  Incorrect Event Name or Parameters: The event name or parameters passed might be incorrect or not matching the BOR definition.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Event Definition in BOR:
  
  Use transaction SWO1 to check the Business Object and verify if the event you want to create or trigger exists.
  If the event is missing, define it properly in the BOR.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Repair BOR Object:
  
  If the BOR object is inconsistent, try to regenerate or repair it.
  Use transaction SWO1 to open the object and check for inconsistencies.
  Sometimes, deleting and recreating the event or the object might be necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify BOR objects and events.
  Authorizations related to BOR are usually under the object class S_BOR.
  
  
  
  Check Event Name and Parameters:
  
  Verify that the event name used in the code or configuration exactly matches the event defined in BOR.
  Check the parameters and their types.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the BOR object was transported from another system, ensure the transport was successful and consistent.
  Run consistency checks or re-import transports if necessary.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues with BOR event creation.
  For example, SAP Notes related to BOR inconsistencies or event creation errors.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SWO1: Used to display and maintain Business Objects and their events.
  BOR (Business Object Repository): Central repository for business objects and their events, methods, and attributes.
  Event Handling in SAP: Events in BOR are used to trigger workflows or other processes.
  Authorization Object S_BOR: Controls access to BOR objects.
  SAP Workflow: BOR events are often used to trigger workflows.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WA150: Event & could not be created in Business Object Repository
  
  
  Cause
  Event missing/not defined, authorization issues, inconsistent BOR object, incorrect event name
  
  
  Solution
  Verify event in SWO1, check authorizations, repair/recreate BOR object, verify event name and parameters, check transports
  
  
  Tools
  SWO1 (BOR maintenance), SU53 (authorization check), ST22 (dump analysis if any)
  
  
  Related Notes
  Check SAP Notes for BOR event issues
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or code snippet where this error occurs, I can help you with a more specific solution.