How To Fix WZ053 - Event &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Event &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Event not (yet) defined.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Define the event with transaction SM62.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ053 - Event &1 does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZ053 Event &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when the system tries to process or reference an event (identified by &1) that is not defined or does not exist in the system. In SAP, events are often used in workflow, HR, or other modules to trigger certain actions. If the event ID specified is incorrect, missing, or has been deleted, the system cannot find it and raises this warning.
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  In SAP HR (Personnel Administration), events correspond to personnel actions or infotypes. If a personnel action event code is not maintained or incorrectly entered, this message appears.
  In SAP Workflow, if a workflow event is triggered but the event definition is missing or not created.
  During data migration or custom development, if event codes are referenced but not properly created or maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Event ID:
  
  Verify the event ID (&1) mentioned in the message. Ensure it is correctly spelled and corresponds to a valid event in the system.
  
  
  Maintain/Create the Event:  
  
  For HR events, use transaction PE04 (Personnel Actions) or PE03 (Actions) to check and maintain events.
  For workflow events, use transaction SWETYPV to check event types and maintain them if missing.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing:
  
  If the event is part of a custom development or enhancement, ensure that the event is properly created and registered in the system.
  
  
  Check Integration Points:
  
  If the event is triggered by an interface or external system, verify that the event ID sent matches the SAP event definitions.
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  Sometimes events exist in one system but not in another (e.g., development vs. production). Ensure that transports containing event definitions have been imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE03 – Maintain Actions (HR)
  PE04 – Maintain Personnel Actions (HR)
  SWETYPV – Maintain Event Types (Workflow)
  SWU3 – Workflow Customizing (to check event configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to message WZ053 for module-specific guidance.
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If unsure where the event is being called, use debugging or system trace (ST05) to identify the program or process triggering the event.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: The event ID referenced does not exist in the system.
  Solution: Verify and maintain the event in the relevant customizing or master data.
  Check: HR actions/events, workflow event types, custom developments, and system transports.
  
  
  If you provide the module or context where this error occurs, I can give more specific instructions.