How To Fix WER002 - Event id &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Event id &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER002 - Event id &1 does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WER002 - Event id &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to reference or process an event ID that is not defined or does not exist in the system. In SAP, event IDs are used in various contexts such as workflow events, change pointers, or event handling mechanisms. If the event ID specified in a program, configuration, or during runtime is not found in the relevant event table or configuration, the system raises this error.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  A custom or standard program is trying to trigger or handle an event ID that has not been created or maintained.
  Configuration or master data related to events is missing or incomplete.
  Typographical error in the event ID being called.
  Transport or system copy issues where event definitions were not properly moved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Event ID Existence:
  
  Identify the event ID mentioned in the error message (replace &1 with the actual event ID).
  Use transaction SWETYPV (Event Type Maintenance) or WE20 (Partner Profiles) or relevant transaction depending on the context to verify if the event ID exists.
  For workflow events, use SWETYPV to check if the event is defined.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain the Event ID:
  
  If the event ID does not exist, create it as per the business requirement.
  For workflow events, create the event in the workflow event type.
  For change pointers or IDocs, maintain the event in the relevant customizing.
  
  
  
  Check Program or Configuration:
  
  Review the program or configuration that triggers the event.
  Correct any typographical errors in the event ID.
  Ensure that the event ID is correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Copy:
  
  If the event ID existed in the source system but not in the target system, check transport logs.
  Re-transport the event definitions or manually create them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WER002 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWETYPV – Event Type Maintenance (Workflow)
  WE20 – Partner Profiles (IDoc event configuration)
  BD87 – Reprocessing IDocs (may show event-related errors)
  SM58 – Transaction log (to check asynchronous event processing errors)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  SWEVT – Event Types
  SWEVTTYP – Event Type Definitions
  
  
  
  Common Contexts:
  
  Workflow event handling
  Change pointers and ALE/IDoc processing
  Custom event handling in ABAP programs
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WER002 Event id &1 does not exist indicates that the system cannot find the specified event ID. To resolve it, verify the event ID in the relevant configuration or master data, create or correct it if missing, and ensure that the program or process calling the event uses the correct ID.
  
  If you provide the exact event ID or the context in which this error occurs, I can help with more specific instructions.