How To Fix SWDP_WB_CHIP015 - Port &1: &2 is not a suitable type defined in ABAP Dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWDP_WB_CHIP - Message Class

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Port &1: &2 is not a suitable type defined in ABAP Dictionary

What causes this issue?

Type &V2& of a port must either be:
A flat structure defined in the Data Dictionary
or
A table type defined in the Data Dictionary that as a line type also
references a flat structure defined in the Data Dictionary.

System Response

Method/event &V3& cannot be used as a port.

How to fix this error?

Using F4 help you can select all interface methods and events permitted
as inports or outports.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_WB_CHIP015 - Port &1: &2 is not a suitable type defined in ABAP Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_WB_CHIP015 indicates that there is an issue with a port definition in a Web Dynpro component, specifically that the type of the port does not match the expected type defined in the ABAP Dictionary. This error typically occurs when you are working with Web Dynpro components and trying to bind data to a port that has an incompatible type.
  Cause:
  
  
  Type Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the data type of the port you are trying to use does not match the data type defined in the ABAP Dictionary. This can happen if:
  
  The port is defined with a different data type than what is expected.
  The data structure or type has been changed in the ABAP Dictionary after the port was defined.
  There is a mismatch between the expected and actual data types (e.g., using a string where a structure is expected).
  
  
  
  Incorrect Mapping: If you are trying to map a port to a data source that has a different structure or type, this error can also occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Port Definition: Review the port definition in your Web Dynpro component. Ensure that the data type of the port matches the expected type defined in the ABAP Dictionary. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the Web Dynpro component in the SAP Web Dynpro Workbench.
  Checking the properties of the port and comparing it with the ABAP Dictionary definition.
  
  
  
  Update Data Types: If there have been changes in the ABAP Dictionary, you may need to update the port definition to match the new data type. This may involve:
  
  Modifying the port to use the correct data type.
  Adjusting the data structure or type in the ABAP Dictionary if necessary.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Component: After making changes, it may be necessary to regenerate or rebuild the Web Dynpro component to ensure that all changes are applied correctly.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no other components or applications that depend on the old data type. If there are, you may need to update those as well.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Web Dynpro Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Web Dynpro to understand how ports and data types work.
  ABAP Dictionary: Familiarize yourself with the ABAP Dictionary and how to define and manage data types.
  Debugging Tools: Use debugging tools in SAP to trace the data flow and identify where the type mismatch occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWDP_WB_CHIP015 error and ensure that your Web Dynpro component functions correctly.