How To Fix SWDP_WB_CHIP014 - Port &1: Typing with "TYPE REF TO" for &2 is not supported

SWDP_WB_CHIP014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWDP_WB_CHIP - Message Class

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Port &1: Typing with "TYPE REF TO" for &2 is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_WB_CHIP014 - Port &1: Typing with "TYPE REF TO" for &2 is not supported ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_WB_CHIP014 indicates that there is an issue with the type declaration in your Web Dynpro component, specifically related to the use of "TYPE REF TO" for a certain object type. This error typically arises when you are trying to reference an object type in a way that is not supported in the context of Web Dynpro components.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to declare a reference type for an object that is not allowed in the context of Web Dynpro. In Web Dynpro, certain types of data must be defined in a specific way, and using "TYPE REF TO" for certain types can lead to this error. This is often due to:
  
  Incorrect Type Declaration: You may be trying to use a reference type for a data element that should be a value type.
  Incompatibility with Web Dynpro: Some object types are not compatible with the Web Dynpro