How To Fix WTADDI_APPL003 - & entries for application &, event &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTADDI_APPL - Messages for Application Log LO-ADM/APPL

• Message number: 003

• Message text: & entries for application &, event &

What causes this issue?

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analyzing <DS:GLOS.3526BC3AAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>procedures for
additionals</> for <DS:DE.ADDI_APPL>application</>&V2& and
<DS:DE.ADDI_EVENT>event</>&V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTADDI_APPL003 - & entries for application &, event & ?

  The SAP error message WTADDI_APPL003 typically appears in the context of SAP Workflow and Event Linkage. It is related to the creation or processing of workflow event link entries.
  
  Error Message Details
  
  Message ID: WTADDI_APPL003  
  Message Text: Entries for application & , event & already exist  
  Meaning: The system is trying to create an event linkage entry for a given application and event, but such an entry already exists in the system.
  
  
  Cause
  
  The error occurs because the system attempts to create duplicate entries for the same workflow event linkage.
  This usually happens when you try to register or link an event to a workflow application that is already linked.
  It can occur during:
  
  Workflow event registration (e.g., using transaction SWETYPV or SWETYP).
  Importing or activating workflow event linkages.
  Custom developments or transports that try to create duplicate event link entries.
  
  
  
  
  Explanation
  In SAP Workflow, events are linked to workflow applications to trigger workflows automatically. These linkages are stored in tables such as TSWED (Event Linkage). If an entry for a particular application and event already exists, the system prevents creating a duplicate to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Use transaction SWETYPV (Event Linkage) or SWETYP (Event Types) to check if the event linkage for the application and event already exists.
  Alternatively, check table TSWED directly via SE16/SE16N for entries with the application and event in question.
  
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate Creation:
  
  If you are trying to create a new linkage, ensure it does not already exist.
  If you are importing or transporting workflow objects, verify that the transport does not contain duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Delete or Adjust Entries:
  
  If a duplicate entry is causing issues and is not needed, you can delete the redundant entry via SWETYPV.
  Be cautious when deleting entries; ensure that the deletion does not affect active workflows.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If the error occurs during custom development or enhancements, review the code to prevent attempts to create duplicate event linkages.
  Use function modules like SWE_EVENT_LINK_CREATE carefully, checking for existing entries before creating new ones.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the error occurs after a transport, check the transport logs and consistency.
  Sometimes, re-importing or adjusting the transport can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Tables:
  
  TSWED – Workflow Event Linkage
  TSWET – Workflow Event Types
  TSWAPPL – Workflow Applications
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SWETYPV – Maintain Event Linkage
  SWETYP – Maintain Event Types
  SWU3 – Workflow Customizing (for checking workflow configuration)
  
  
  
  Function Modules:
  
  SWE_EVENT_LINK_CREATE – Create event linkage
  SWE_EVENT_LINK_DELETE – Delete event linkage
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to workflow event linkage errors.
  SAP Help Portal documentation on Workflow Event Linkage.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to create duplicate event linkage entries for the same application and event.
  
  
  Solution
  Check existing entries, avoid duplicates, delete redundant entries if necessary, review transports and custom code.
  
  
  Related
  Tables: TSWED, TSWET; Transactions: SWETYPV, SWETYP; Function Modules: SWE_EVENT_LINK_CREATE
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or steps when the error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.