How To Fix WA164 - Event linkage not possible for change document &1

WA164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Event linkage not possible for change document &1

What causes this issue?

No events can be created for the specified change document.

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?

If log entries are written for the specified change document, a table
must be adapted for the event linkage. Enter a problem message
specifying the name, key structure, etc. of the business object type
and the change document, as well as the date/time (create, change or
delete) logged. Put this message on BC-BMT-WFM.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA164 - Event linkage not possible for change document &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WA164 - Event linkage not possible for change document &1
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to create or link an event to a change document, but the linkage is not possible because the change document object is not configured or allowed for event linkage.
  In SAP, change documents are used to track changes to business objects. Events can be linked to these change documents to trigger further processing (e.g., workflows, updates). If the system cannot find a valid event linkage configuration for the specified change document object, it raises this error.
  Common causes include:
  
  The change document object specified (&1) does not have event linkage maintained in the system.
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the event linkage customizing.
  The change document object is not enabled for event linkage in the system.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and maintain the event linkage