How To Fix WA602 - Object type & for event & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 602

• Message text: Object type & for event & not found

What causes this issue?

The specified event is not defined for the specified object type.
This can have two reasons:
The specified object type does not exist.
The specified object type exists but does not have an event with the
specified name.

System Response

The action was terminated and an event was not created.

How to fix this error?

Check the object type definition of the triggering object (parameter
OBJTYPE). Check the events for the specified object type (parameter
EVENT).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA602 - Object type & for event & not found ?

  The SAP error message:
  WA602 Object type & for event & not found
  typically occurs in the context of Business Workflow or event handling in SAP.
  
  Cause
  This error means that the system is trying to trigger or process an event for a specific object type, but it cannot find the event definition for that object type in the system. In other words:
  
  The object type specified does not have the event defined that the system expects.
  The event name or object type might be incorrect or missing in the system's event repository.
  The event might not be registered or activated for the object type.
  There could be a mismatch between the object type and event in the workflow or program logic.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When triggering an event in a workflow or program using SWE_EVENT_CREATE or similar function modules.
  When a workflow tries to start based on an event that is not defined for the object type.
  During event registration or event raising in custom developments or standard SAP processes.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Object Type and Event Definition:
  
  Use transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder) to check if the object type exists.
  In SWO1, enter the object type and check if the event mentioned in the error message is defined for that object type.
  If the event is missing, you need to create or activate the event for that object type.
  
  
  
  Verify Event Registration:
  
  Use transaction SWETYPV to check if the event is registered for the object type.
  If the event is not registered, register it here.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs in a workflow, check the workflow definition to ensure the event and object type are correctly specified.
  Make sure the event is active and the workflow is correctly linked to the event.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If the event is raised via custom code (e.g., using SWE_EVENT_CREATE), verify that the object type and event name passed are correct and exist in the system.
  Correct any typos or incorrect parameters.
  
  
  
  Activate the Event:
  
  Sometimes, the event exists but is inactive. Activate it in SWO1 or SWETYPV.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the event or object type was recently created or changed, ensure that the changes are transported correctly to the system where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWO1 - Business Object Builder (to check object types and events)
  SWETYPV - Event Registration (to register events for object types)
  SWI1 - Workflow Log (to analyze workflow errors)
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to check workflow definitions)
  
  
  
  Function Modules:
  
  SWE_EVENT_CREATE - to raise events programmatically
  SWE_EVENT_CREATE_REMOTE - to raise events in remote systems
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow and event handling for your SAP version if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Event not found for the specified object type (event missing, inactive, or not registered).
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and define the event for the object type in SWO1; register event in SWETYPV; check workflow and custom code.
  
  
  Tools
  SWO1, SWETYPV, SWI1, SWDD, SWE_EVENT_CREATE
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact object type and event name from the error message, I can help you with more specific steps.