How To Fix WA791 - Select an event before &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 791

• Message text: Select an event before &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA791 - Select an event before & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WA791 Select an event before &
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP when you are working with workflows or event-driven processes and you attempt to proceed without selecting or specifying an event that is required for the next step. The system expects you to select an event (such as a workflow event, business event, or user event) before continuing, but none was selected.
  In other words, the message indicates that an event must be chosen before you can proceed with the action you are trying to perform.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  While defining or editing workflow steps in SAP Business Workflow.
  When triggering or processing events in workflow or event management.
  During configuration or runtime when an event selection is mandatory but missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select the required event:
  
  Go back to the screen or step where the event selection is required and choose the appropriate event from the list provided.
  
  
  Check workflow step configuration:
  
  If you are designing or modifying a workflow, ensure that the step requiring an event has a valid event assigned.
  
  
  Verify event linkage:
  
  Make sure that the event you want to select is properly defined and active in the system.
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Sometimes, the user may not see the event list due to missing authorizations. Verify that you have the necessary permissions to view and select events.
  
  
  Consult workflow logs:
  
  If the error occurs during runtime, check the workflow logs (transaction SWI1) to get more details about the missing event.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:  
  
  SWDD (Workflow Builder) – for designing workflows and assigning events.  
  SWI1 (Workflow Log) – to analyze workflow errors.  
  SWETYPV (Event Linkage) – to maintain event linkages.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WA791 for any specific patches or updates.
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and Workflow Administration guides provide detailed information on event handling in workflows.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WA791 "Select an event before &" means you must select an event before proceeding. To fix it, ensure you select the appropriate event in the workflow or event processing step, verify event configuration, and check user authorizations.
  
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