How To Fix WA860 - Event does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Event does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA860 - Event does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WA860 - Event does not exist
  
  Cause:
  The error message WA860 - Event does not exist typically occurs when the system tries to process or reference an event that is not defined or does not exist in the system. This can happen in various SAP modules where event handling is involved, such as in workflow, batch input sessions, or user exits.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  The event ID being called or triggered is incorrect or misspelled.  
  The event has not been created or maintained in the system.  
  The event is being referenced in a program, user exit, or workflow but is missing in the event table or configuration.  
  Custom developments or enhancements are trying to trigger an event that was never defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Event ID:
  
  Check the event ID that is causing the error. Ensure it is correctly spelled and matches the event defined in the system.
  
  
  Check Event Configuration:  
  
  For workflow events, use transaction SWETYPV to check if the event type and event exist.  
  For batch input or other event-driven processes, verify the event definitions in the relevant customizing or configuration transactions.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain the Event:
  
  If the event does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction or configuration step. For example, in workflow, you can create or maintain events in SWETYPV or SWETYP.
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If the event is triggered from custom code (user exits, BADIs, enhancements), verify that the event ID used in the code matches the one defined in the system.
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  Sometimes, events created in one system are not transported to another system (e.g., from development to production). Ensure that the event exists in the target system.
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If unsure where the event is being called, debug the program or workflow to identify the exact point where the event is referenced.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SWETYPV – Maintain Event Types and Events (Workflow)  
  SWETYP – Event Types  
  SWI1 – Workflow Log (to check event triggers)  
  SM37 – Job Monitoring (if related to batch jobs)  
  
  
  
  Tables:  
  
  SWEVT – Event definitions  
  SWEVTYP – Event types  
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to event handling in your specific module.  
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on workflow and event management.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WA860 - Event does not exist means the system cannot find the event it is supposed to process. The fix involves verifying the event ID, ensuring it is defined in the system, correcting any typos, maintaining the event if missing, and checking custom code or transports for consistency.
  
  If you provide the context or module where this error occurs, I can give more specific guidance.