How To Fix WA847 - Error reading event

WA847 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 847

• Message text: Error reading event

What causes this issue?

The event was to be read for the current operation. An error occurred
doing this. This error may have arisen because the event data changed
in the meantime.

System Response

Processing was aborted.

How to fix this error?

Update the data and start the operation again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA847 - Error reading event ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WA847 - Error reading event
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WA847 - Error reading event typically occurs in SAP systems when there is a problem reading an event from the event queue or event buffer. This can happen due to:
  
  Corruption or inconsistency in the event queue.
  Issues with the event processing mechanism.
  Problems with the communication between different SAP components or external systems.
  Database or buffer inconsistencies.
  Insufficient authorizations or system resource limitations.
  Network or communication errors in distributed environments.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP, events are used to trigger certain processes or workflows asynchronously. The system places events in an event queue, and these events are read and processed by event handlers. If the system encounters an issue while reading an event (e.g., the event data is corrupted, missing, or the event queue is inaccessible), it raises the WA847 error.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  During workflow processing.
  When using event-driven batch jobs.
  In ALE/IDoc processing where events trigger further processing.
  In dialog or background processing where