How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS163 - Event entered doesn't exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Event entered doesn't exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS163 - Event entered doesn't exist ?

  The SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS163: Event entered doesn't exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow (Business Workflow) or SAP Event Management when the system cannot find the event that has been referenced or triggered.
  
  Cause
  
  The event ID or event name that is being used or triggered in the workflow or event processing does not exist in the system.
  The event might not have been created or registered in the system.
  There could be a typo or incorrect event name in the workflow definition or in the event triggering program.
  The event might have been deleted or is inactive.
  The event object or event linkage is missing or incorrectly maintained.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Event Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SWETYPV (Event Linkage) or SWO1 (Business Object Builder).
  Verify that the event you are trying to trigger exists and is active.
  If the event does not exist, create or register the event properly.
  
  
  
  Verify Event Name:
  
  Check the exact event name or ID used in the workflow or program.
  Correct any typos or mismatches.
  
  
  
  Check Event Linkage:
  
  Ensure that the event is linked to the correct business object.
  In SWETYPV, verify that the event is linked to the correct object type and that the linkage is active.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow or Program:
  
  Review the workflow definition or the ABAP program that triggers the event.
  Make sure the event name used in the code matches the event defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Re-register or Re-activate Event:
  
  If the event was deleted or inactive, re-register or activate it.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the event was created in a development system and transported to QA/Production, verify that the transport was successful and the event exists in the target system.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWETYPV – Event Linkage Maintenance
  SWO1 – Business Object Builder (to check events of business objects)
  SWI1 – Workflow Log (to analyze workflow errors)
  SWU3 – Automatic Workflow Customizing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow event errors for specific patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  Common Scenario:
  
  This error often appears when a workflow is triggered by an event that was never created or incorrectly maintained.
  It can also occur if a custom event was created but not properly linked or activated.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Event does not exist or is not registered/active in the system.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and create/register the event in SWETYPV or SWO1; correct event name; check linkage.
  
  
  Related TCodes
  SWETYPV, SWO1, SWI1, SWU3
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., which transaction or program triggers the error), I can help you with more specific steps.