How To Fix WER213 - Message type &1 dose not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Message type &1 dose not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER213 - Message type &1 dose not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WER213 - Message type &1 does not exist:
  
  Error Message
  WER213: Message type &1 does not exist
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to use a message type that is not defined in the SAP system. Message types are used in SAP to categorize messages (e.g., error, warning, information) and are defined in the message class. If a program or configuration references a message type that is not available or incorrectly specified, the system raises this error.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  A custom or standard program calls a message with a message type that is not defined.
  Incorrect or missing entries in the message class.
  Typographical errors in the message type code.
  Transport or system inconsistencies where message classes or types are missing.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Message Type:
  
  Identify the message type referenced in the error (the placeholder &1 will be replaced by the actual message type in the runtime error).
  Verify if this message type exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Message Class:
  
  Use transaction SE91 (Message Maintenance).
  Enter the message class and check if the message type is defined.
  If the message type is missing, add it if appropriate or correct the message type in the program.
  
  
  
  Correct the Program or Configuration:
  
  If the message type is incorrectly specified in the ABAP code or configuration, correct it to a valid message type.
  Common message types include:
  
  'E' = Error
  'W' = Warning
  'I' = Information
  'S' = Success
  'A' = Abort
  'X' = Exit
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Transport or System Issues:
  
  If the message type should exist but does not, check if the relevant transport was imported correctly.
  Re-import or correct the transport if necessary.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use the ABAP debugger to check where the message type is being called.
  Trace back to the source to understand why an invalid message type is used.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SE91: Used to maintain and check message classes and messages.
  Message Types in SAP: Define the severity and behavior of messages.
  ABAP Statements: MESSAGE statement uses message types to display messages.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any known issues related to message classes or types.
  Standard Message Types: Always use standard message types unless there is a specific reason to define custom ones.
  
  
  Summary
  The error WER213 indicates that the system cannot find the specified message type. The fix involves verifying and correcting the message type in the message class or program code, ensuring that the message type exists and is valid.
  
  If you provide the exact message type (the value of &1), I can help you with more specific guidance.