How To Fix BSP_WD_TOOLS223 - Source view '&2' in navigational link '&1' is not assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BSP_WD_TOOLS - Messages for BSP WD Tools

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Source view '&2' in navigational link '&1' is not assigned

What causes this issue?

Source view &V2& of the navigational link &V1& is not assigned to a
window or view set. This means that the navigational link was ignored at
runtime.

System Response

The Runtime Repository contains errors and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Assign the source view to a window or view set or delete the
navigational link.
Hint: Check that the view name has the correct prefix and that the
capitalization is correct.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BSP_WD_TOOLS223 - Source view '&2' in navigational link '&1' is not assigned ?

  The SAP error message BSP_WD_TOOLS223 indicates that there is an issue with a navigational link in a Web Dynpro application. Specifically, the error states that the source view (identified by &2) is not assigned to the navigational link (identified by &1). This typically occurs when the configuration of the Web Dynpro application is incomplete or incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The source view is not properly assigned to the navigational link in the Web Dynpro component configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the Web Dynpro application, such as missing or incorrect parameters.
  Development Changes: Changes made to the Web Dynpro application (like renaming or deleting views) without updating the navigational links can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the application was transported from one system to another, the necessary configurations may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Web Dynpro component configuration in the SAP GUI.
  Verify that the source view is correctly assigned to the navigational link.
  Ensure that all necessary views are included in the navigation configuration.
  
  
  
  Update Navigational Links:
  
  If the source view has been renamed or deleted, update the navigational link to point to the correct view.
  If the view is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Application:
  
  Sometimes, rebuilding the Web Dynpro application can resolve configuration issues. You can do this by activating the component again.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included.
  If something is missing, you may need to transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the application to trace where the navigational link is being called and what parameters are being passed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Web Dynpro Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation on Web Dynpro for detailed information on configuring navigational links and views.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other developers and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BSP_WD_TOOLS223 error and ensure that your Web Dynpro application functions correctly.