How To Fix WZ412 - Event: & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 412

• Message text: Event: & already exists

What causes this issue?

You wanted to create an event for an object type and the event already
exists.

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?

Give the event another name and repeat the operation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ412 - Event: & already exists ?

  The SAP error message WZ412: Event: & already exists typically occurs in the context of Workflow (WF) in SAP. Here's a detailed explanation of the cause, solution, and related information:
  
  Error Message
  WZ412: Event: & already exists
  
  The placeholder & is replaced by the actual event name in the message.
  
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to create or define an event in a workflow object that already exists. In SAP Workflow, events are used to trigger workflows or steps within workflows. Each event must have a unique name within the workflow object.
  Common scenarios causing this error:
  
  Attempting to create a new event with a name that is already assigned to an existing event in the same workflow object.
  Importing or transporting workflow objects where event names conflict.
  Copying or modifying workflow objects without changing event names.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Existing Events:
  
  Go to transaction SWO1 (Workflow Object Builder).
  Enter the workflow object name.
  Display the list of events defined for this object.
  Verify