How To Fix WER011 - Event name &1 does not exist

WER011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Event name &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER011 - Event name &1 does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WER011 - Event name &1 does not exist
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to reference or trigger an event name that is not defined or does not exist in the system. In SAP, events are used in various contexts such as workflow, event linkage, or in custom developments (e.g., in ABAP programs or Business Add-Ins). If the event name specified is incorrect, misspelled, or not created, the system raises this error.
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Calling or triggering an event that has not been created or registered.
  Using an incorrect event name in workflow event linkage.
  Custom code or configuration referencing a non-existent event.
  Event name typo or missing event in the event repository.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Event Name:
  
  Check the exact event name being used in the program, workflow, or configuration.
  Ensure there are no typos or case sensitivity issues.
  
  
  
  Check Event Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or configuration where events are maintained.
  For workflow events, use transaction SWETYPV