How To Fix SWDP_CCP_WD_LOOKUP019 - &1: Data element &2 has no description; enter display name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWDP_CCP_WD_LOOKUP - Message Class of Lookup CHIP

• Message number: 019

• Message text: &1: Data element &2 has no description; enter display name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_CCP_WD_LOOKUP019 - &1: Data element &2 has no description; enter display name ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_CCP_WD_LOOKUP019 typically indicates that a data element in your Web Dynpro application does not have a description associated with it. This can occur when you are trying to use a data element in a context where a display name is required, but the system cannot find a valid description for that data element.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The primary cause of this error is that the data element specified in the error message does not have a description defined in the Data Dictionary (DDIC).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the Web Dynpro component or the associated data model.
  Transport Issues: If the data element was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully configured or may be missing metadata.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Data Element:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Enter the name of the data element mentioned in the error message and check if it has a description.
  If it does not have a description, you will need to add one.
  
  
  
  Add Description:
  
  If the data element is missing a description, you can edit it in SE11:
  
  Open the data element.
  Enter a meaningful description in the "Short Description" field.
  Save and activate the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Web Dynpro Component:
  
  Ensure that the Web Dynpro component is correctly configured to use the data element.
  Check the context mapping and ensure that the data element is correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the data element was recently transported, ensure that all related objects (like domains, data elements, etc.) are also transported correctly.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the transport logs.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Application:
  
  After making changes, you may need to rebuild or refresh the Web Dynpro application to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the application to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator (for Web Dynpro applications)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Web Dynpro and Data Dictionary for more details on data elements and their usage.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your Web Dynpro application functions correctly.