How To Fix SWDP_CCP_WD_API008 - Page Builder page refers to itself

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWDP_CCP_WD_API - Page Builder Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Page Builder page refers to itself

What causes this issue?

The Page Builder page with configuration "&V1&" refers to itself. This
situation can happen if the Page Builder page contains a CHIP that
directly or indirectly displays the same Page Builder page.

System Response

Page Builder prevents CHIPs being displayed that refer to the same Page
Builder page.

How to fix this error?

Remove the CHIP that displays the same Page Builder page from page "&V1&
", or contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_CCP_WD_API008 - Page Builder page refers to itself ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_CCP_WD_API008 indicates that there is a circular reference in the Page Builder configuration. Specifically, it means that a page is referencing itself, which is not allowed in the context of SAP Web Dynpro applications.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  A page is configured to navigate to itself, either directly or indirectly.
  There is a misconfiguration in the navigation settings of the Web Dynpro application.
  The page is set as a target for a navigation action that leads back to itself.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Navigation Settings:
  
  Open the Page Builder for the affected application.
  Review the navigation settings for the page in question.
  Ensure that the page does not have any navigation links or actions that point back to itself.
  
  
  
  Modify the Page Configuration:
  
  If you find that the page is indeed set to navigate to itself, modify the configuration to point to a different page or remove the navigation action altogether.
  
  
  
  Review Component Configuration:
  
  Check the Web Dynpro component configuration to ensure that there are no circular references in the component's view or controller logic.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the application to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to the SAP documentation or community forums for additional insights or similar cases.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Web Dynpro Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the Web Dynpro navigation model and best practices to avoid circular references in the future.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SWDP_CCP_WD_API008 error in your SAP application.