How To Fix FDT_WD_ADMIN_TOOL028 - Minimum columns for horizontal scroll defaulted to 5 due to invalid input

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_WD_ADMIN_TOOL - FDT WD: Messages for WD Admin Tool

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Minimum columns for horizontal scroll defaulted to 5 due to invalid input

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_WD_ADMIN_TOOL028 - Minimum columns for horizontal scroll defaulted to 5 due to invalid input ?

  The SAP error message FDT_WD_ADMIN_TOOL028 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the horizontal scroll in the Web Dynpro application. Specifically, it states that the minimum number of columns for horizontal scrolling has been defaulted to 5 due to invalid input. This typically occurs when the configuration settings for the layout of a Web Dynpro application are not set correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The error is often caused by an invalid or unsupported configuration in the Web Dynpro application settings, particularly related to the number of columns defined for the horizontal scroll.
  Data Binding Issues: If the data being bound to the UI component does not match the expected structure or if there are issues with the data model, it can lead to this error.
  Custom Implementations: If there are custom implementations or modifications in the Web Dynpro application that do not adhere to the expected standards, it may trigger this