How To Fix WA890 - Event cannot be displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 890

• Message text: Event cannot be displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA890 - Event cannot be displayed ?

  The SAP error message WA890: Event cannot be displayed typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Event Management. This error indicates that the system is unable to display or process a particular event, often because the event is not defined, not active, or there is some inconsistency in the event configuration.
  
  Cause
  
  
  Event Not Defined or Missing
  
  The event you are trying to display or process does not exist in the system or has not been properly defined in the Event Builder (transaction SWETYPV).
  
  
  Event Not Active
  
  The event might be defined but is not active or released, so the system cannot display it.
  
  
  Incorrect Event Object or Event Name
  
  The event object or event name used in the workflow or program is incorrect or misspelled.
  
  
  Authorization Issues
  
  The user may not have sufficient authorization to display the event.
  
  
  Inconsistent or Corrupt Event Configuration
  
  Sometimes, inconsistencies in the event configuration or transport issues can cause this error.
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Event Definition  
  
  Use transaction SWETYPV (Event Builder) to verify if the event is defined for the relevant business object.  
  If the event is missing, define it or import it from the relevant package.
  
  
  
  Activate the Event  
  
  Ensure the event is active and released in the Event Builder.
  
  
  
  Verify Event Object and Event Name  
  
  Double-check the event object and event name used in your workflow or program to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations  
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to display or process the event.
  
  
  
  Reimport or Repair Event Configuration  
  
  If the event configuration is corrupt, try reimporting the event or repairing the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes  
  
  Search SAP OSS Notes for any known issues related to this error message and apply relevant corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SWETYPV - Event Builder (to define and maintain events)  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log (to check workflow and event processing)  
  SWU3 - Workflow Customizing (to check workflow configuration)  
  
  
  
  SAP Help and Documentation:  
  
  SAP Help Portal on Workflow and Event Management  
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles related to workflow events
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:  
  
  This error often appears when a workflow is triggered by an event that is not properly configured or when custom events are used without proper setup.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., the transaction or process where the error occurs), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.