How To Fix SWDP_RUNTIME400 - Invalid application name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWDP_RUNTIME - Messages of the Web Dynpro Runtime Environment

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Invalid application name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_RUNTIME400 - Invalid application name ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_RUNTIME400 with the description "Invalid application name" typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro applications. This error indicates that the system is unable to find or recognize the specified application name when trying to execute or access a Web Dynpro application.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Application Name: The application name provided in the URL or configuration might be misspelled or incorrect.
  Application Not Deployed: The Web Dynpro application may not be properly deployed in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified application.
  Transport Issues: If the application was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated or may be in an inconsistent state.
  Namespace Issues: The application might be in a different namespace that is not recognized in the current context.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Application Name: Double-check the application name in the URL or configuration to ensure it is correct.
  Check Deployment: Ensure that the Web Dynpro application is properly deployed in the SAP system. You can do this by checking the Web Dynpro application in the SAP GUI under transaction code SE80 or SE84.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the application. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Re-activate Application: If the application was recently transported, try reactivating it in the target system using transaction SE80 or SE80 to ensure it is in a consistent state.
  Check Namespace: If the application is in a different namespace, ensure that the namespace is correctly configured and accessible.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE80 (Object Navigator) for checking and managing Web Dynpro applications.
  SE84 (Repository Information System) for searching for Web Dynpro components.
  SU53 (Authorization Check) for checking authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Check the application logs and traces for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context. You can use transaction SLG1 to view application logs.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the SWDP_RUNTIME400 error.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration and deployment of the Web Dynpro applications in your environment.