How To Fix WA703 - Event receivers of type & cannot be displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Event receivers of type & cannot be displayed

What causes this issue?

You want to navigate to an event receiver. However, navigation to this
receiver is not supported.

System Response

Navigation is not performed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA703 - Event receivers of type & cannot be displayed ?

  The SAP error message:
  WA703: Event receivers of type & cannot be displayed
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to display or process event receivers of a certain type in the SAP system, but the system does not support displaying event receivers of that particular type. The placeholder & in the message is replaced by the event receiver type code (e.g., a letter or abbreviation).
  Event receivers are part of the Business Object Repository (BOR) and are used in event handling within SAP workflow or other event-driven processes. Each event receiver type corresponds to a specific kind of object or event handler.
  If the system does not have the necessary configuration, or the event receiver type is unknown or unsupported, this error is raised.
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  You are trying to display event receivers in transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder) or related workflow tools.
  The event receiver type is custom or not standard, and the system does not know how to handle it.
  The system is missing some components or updates that support the event receiver type.
  There is a mismatch or inconsistency in the Business Object Repository.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Event Receiver Type:
  
  Identify the event receiver type code shown in the message.
  Verify if this type is standard or custom.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Object Repository (BOR):
  
  Use transaction SWO1 to check the business object and its events.
  Check if the event receiver type is correctly defined in the BOR.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Components or Updates:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system has all necessary support packages or add-ons installed that support the event receiver type.
  If the event receiver type is related to a custom development, verify that the custom code is correctly implemented.
  
  
  
  Debug or Trace:
  
  If you have development access, debug the program or function module that triggers the error to understand why the event receiver type cannot be displayed.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message WA703.
  Sometimes, this error is known and fixed in patches or has specific instructions.
  
  
  
  Workaround:
  
  If the event receiver type is not needed or is obsolete, consider removing or adjusting the event receiver configuration.
  Alternatively, use other tools or methods to handle the event receivers.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SWO1: Business Object Builder, used to display and maintain business objects and their events.
  Event Receivers: Objects or programs that receive events triggered by business objects.
  BOR (Business Object Repository): Central repository for business objects in SAP.
  Workflow: SAP Workflow uses event receivers to trigger workflows based on business events.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WA703 indicates that the SAP system cannot display event receivers of a certain type because it does not recognize or support that type. The solution involves verifying the event receiver type, checking the BOR configuration, ensuring system components are up to date, and consulting SAP Notes or support if necessary.
  
  If you provide the exact event receiver type code (the value replacing &), I can help you with more specific guidance.