How To Fix WA849 - The event cannot be delivered in status "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 849

• Message text: The event cannot be delivered in status "&"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA849 - The event cannot be delivered in status "&" ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WA849:
  
  SAP Error Message WA849
  Message Text:
  
  The event cannot be delivered in status "&"
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when an event is attempted to be processed or delivered in a system status where such processing is not allowed. In SAP, certain events or actions are only valid in specific statuses of an object (e.g., a workflow, a document, or a business object). If the system status of the object does not permit the event to be triggered or delivered, the system raises this error.
  The placeholder "&" in the message is replaced by the actual status code or description that caused the problem.
  Typical scenarios include:
  
  Trying to trigger a workflow event on an object that is in a status where the event is not valid.
  Attempting to deliver or process an event in a status that does not allow changes or further processing.
  Status-dependent event control in Business Object Repository (BOR) or workflow.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Status of the Object:
  
  Identify the current status of the object (e.g., document, workflow container, business object instance).
  Use transaction codes like SWI1 (Workflow log), SWO1 (Business Object Builder), or relevant application transactions to check the status.
  
  
  
  Verify Event-Status Relationship:
  
  Review the event configuration in the Business Object Repository (BOR) or workflow definition.
  Confirm that the event is allowed to be triggered in the current status.
  In BOR (SWO1), check the event's status restrictions.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Status or Event Triggering Logic:
  
  If the event should be triggered in the current status, adjust the status restrictions in the BOR or workflow.
  Alternatively, change the process logic to trigger the event only when the object is in a valid status.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If custom code triggers the event, ensure it checks the status before triggering.
  Add status validation to prevent triggering events in invalid statuses.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or Correct the Status:
  
  If the object is in an incorrect status, correct the status if possible (e.g., via status change transactions or programmatically).
  Then retry the event delivery.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWO1 - Business Object Builder (to check event and status configuration)
  SWI1 - Workflow Log (to analyze workflow events and statuses)
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to check workflow definitions)
  Application-specific transactions to check document or object status
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for message WA849 for any specific notes related to your SAP version or module.
  Review SAP Workflow and BOR documentation for event and status management.
  
  
  
  Common Modules:
  
  Workflow (WF)
  Business Object Repository (BOR)
  Document Management or specific application modules where status-dependent events are common
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Event triggered in an object status where event delivery is not allowed.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and correct the object status or event triggering logic; adjust BOR/workflow settings.
  
  
  Related
  Use SWO1, SWI1, and workflow tools to analyze and fix status-event issues.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific object or context where this error occurs, I can help you with more tailored advice.