How To Fix WD088 - Event for evaluating conditions is missing in basic data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Event for evaluating conditions is missing in basic data

What causes this issue?

The conditions for the step are evaluated by a periodic background job
by default.
By setting the sap.bc.bmt.wfm.cond.event4eval property you can have the
condition evaluated only when the event has been triggered. You have set
the property but there is no event defined yet in the master data.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Go to Version-Dependent Master Data -> Events and define an event for
the usage type 'Evaluating Before and After Conditions'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD088 - Event for evaluating conditions is missing in basic data ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WD088 - Event for evaluating conditions is missing in basic data
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the Web Dynpro ABAP environment, typically when the system tries to evaluate conditions (such as UI element visibility, enablement, or other dynamic properties) but cannot find the corresponding event defined in the component's basic data.
  In Web Dynpro, conditions are often linked to events that trigger their evaluation. If the event that should trigger the condition evaluation is not declared in the component's metadata (basic data), the system raises this error.
  In short:
  
  The event that is supposed to trigger the evaluation of conditions is not defined in the component's basic data (component controller or view controller).
  
  When does it happen?
  
  When you define conditions in the Web Dynpro component that depend on certain events.
  When the event name used in the condition does not exist in the component's event list.
  When you have custom conditions or standard conditions that rely on an event that was removed or never created.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Event Definition:
  
  Open the Web Dynpro component in the SAP Web Dynpro Explorer.
  Navigate to the Component Controller or the relevant View Controller where the event should be declared.
  Verify if the event mentioned in the error message is defined under the Events tab.
  
  
  
  Add the Missing Event:
  
  If the event is missing, create it:
  
  Right-click on Events ? Create ? Enter the event name exactly as referenced in the condition.
  
  
  Save and activate the component.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Configuration:
  
  Go to the Conditions tab or wherever the conditions are defined.
  Verify that the event name used in the condition matches exactly the event defined in the controller (case-sensitive).
  
  
  
  Re-activate and Test:
  
  After adding the event, activate the component and test the application again.
  The error should no longer appear if the event is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is common when customizing or extending Web Dynpro applications.
  Always ensure that any event referenced in conditions or bindings is declared in the component or view controller.
  If you are using standard SAP Web Dynpro components, check if any recent changes or transports have removed or altered event definitions.
  Debugging tip: Use the Web Dynpro debugger or check the component metadata to trace event definitions.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WD088 - Event for evaluating conditions is missing in basic data
  
  
  Cause
  Event referenced in condition is not defined in the component/view controller's events.
  
  
  Solution
  Define the missing event in the component or view controller's event list.
  
  
  Where to fix
  Web Dynpro Component Controller or View Controller ? Events tab
  
  
  Result
  Conditions can be evaluated properly without error.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps in the SAP GUI or Web Dynpro Explorer, please let me know!