How To Fix WA167 - &1 is not an event of object type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 167

• Message text: &1 is not an event of object type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA167 - &1 is not an event of object type &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WA167 &1 is not an event of object type &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to trigger or handle an event (&1) that does not belong to the specified Business Object type (&2). In SAP Business Object Repository (BOR), each object type has a defined set of events. If you attempt to raise or subscribe to an event that is not defined for that object type, the system throws this error.
  In other words:
  
  You are referencing an event name that is not valid for the given object type.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Calling CL_SWF_EVENT=>RAISE_EVENT or similar methods with an incorrect event name for the object type.
  Using workflow or BOR event handling where the event name is misspelled or does not exist.
  Custom developments where events are manually triggered or subscribed to, but the event is not part of the object type definition.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Event Name:
  
  Verify that the event name (&1) you are trying to use is correctly spelled and actually exists for the object type (&2).
  
  
  Check the Object Type:
  
  Confirm that the object type (&2) is correct and that the event you want to trigger is defined for this object type in the BOR.
  
  
  Use Transaction SWO1:  
  
  Go to transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder).
  Enter the object type (&2).
  Check the list of events defined for this object.
  Confirm if the event (&1) exists.
  
  
  
  Correct the Event or Object Type:  
  
  If the event does not exist, either use a valid event or create a new event for the object type if needed.
  If the object type is wrong, correct it to the appropriate one.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If this error occurs in custom code, review the code where the event is raised or subscribed to and correct the event or object type accordingly.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  BOR (Business Object Repository): SAP's framework for defining business objects and their events, methods, and attributes.
  Events: Used in workflows and event-driven programming to trigger actions.
  Transaction SWO1: Used to display and maintain business objects and their events.
  Related Transactions:  
  
  SWO2: Display events of a business object.
  SWDD: Workflow Builder, where events are often used.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WA167 &1 is not an event of object type &2
  
  
  Cause
  Event &1 does not exist for object type &2 in BOR
  
  
  Solution
  Verify event and object type in SWO1; correct event name or object type
  
  
  Tools
  SWO1, SWO2, SWDD, custom code review
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the actual event name and object type, I can help you verify if the event exists or suggest alternatives.