How To Fix SWDP_AUTHORING_MESS123 - No help links have been created for the window

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWDP_AUTHORING_MESS - Messages Authoring Environment ABAP Web Dynpro

• Message number: 123

• Message text: No help links have been created for the window

What causes this issue?

No help links have been created for the window; you are in display mode.

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?

To create help links, switch to change mode and choose the "Help Links"
function again.
The system displays a table<(><)> in which you can create help links
using the "Insert Line" function.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_AUTHORING_MESS123 - No help links have been created for the window ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_AUTHORING_MESS123 indicates that no help links have been created for a specific window in the SAP Web Dynpro application. This typically occurs when the application is missing context-sensitive help or when the help links have not been properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Help Configuration: The application may not have any help links defined for the specific view or window.
  Incorrect or Incomplete Metadata: The metadata for the Web Dynpro component may not include the necessary information for help links.
  Development Environment Issues: Sometimes, the development environment may not be properly set up, leading to missing help links.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Help Links:
  
  Go to the Web Dynpro component in the SAP development environment (SE80).
  Navigate to the specific view or window where the error occurs.
  Check the properties and ensure that help links are defined. You can create help links by specifying the help text or linking to a help document.
  
  
  
  Check Metadata:
  
  Ensure that the metadata for the Web Dynpro component is complete and correctly configured. This includes checking the help attributes in the component's configuration.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SWDD:
  
  Open transaction SWDD (Web Dynpro Workbench) and check the application for any missing help configurations.
  You can also use the "Help" tab in the Web Dynpro application to see if any help is defined.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the application to ensure that the help links are now functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for Web Dynpro development to understand how to properly configure help links and troubleshoot related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Web Dynpro Documentation: SAP provides extensive documentation on Web Dynpro development, including how to implement help functionality.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other developers and their solutions.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.