How To Fix WA159 - Select an event creation date/time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Select an event creation date/time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA159 - Select an event creation date/time ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WA159 - Select an event creation date/time
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you are trying to create or process an event in SAP (often in modules like PM - Plant Maintenance, or CS - Customer Service) but have not specified the event creation date and time. The system requires this date/time to properly log and manage the event.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The event creation date/time is a mandatory field that indicates when the event was created.
  Without this information, the system cannot proceed because it needs a timestamp for event tracking, scheduling, and reporting.
  This error typically appears in transaction codes related to event or notification creation, such as IW21 (Create PM Notification), or in custom developments where event creation is involved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Event Creation Date/Time:
  
  When prompted, fill in the event creation date and time fields.
  Usually, the system defaults to the current date/time, but if it is missing or deleted, you must enter it manually.
  
  
  
  Check User Input Screens:
  
  Ensure that the screen or user interface you are using to create the event includes the event creation date/time field.
  If it is missing, check for customizations or screen variants that might have hidden this field.
  
  
  
  Verify Default Settings:
  
  Sometimes, the system might not default the date/time due to configuration issues.
  Check the configuration in the relevant module (e.g., PM notification types) to ensure default values are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Debugging (if applicable):
  
  If you are a developer or have access to debugging, check the program or user-exit where the event creation date/time is handled.
  Make sure the field is populated before the event is saved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: IW21, IW22, IW23 (PM Notifications), or other event-related transactions.
  Modules: Plant Maintenance (PM), Customer Service (CS), or any custom event management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes if the problem persists after entering the date/time, as there might be patches or known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify events and their timestamps.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Error WA159 means the event creation date/time is missing.
  Fix: Enter the required date/time when creating the event.
  Check: Screen fields, default settings, and authorizations if the problem continues.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.