How To Fix SWDP_WB_TOOL054 - & is not a built-in type or an elementary type (data element)

SWDP_WB_TOOL054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWDP_WB_TOOL - Web Dynpro: Messages for Workbench Tools

• Message number: 054

• Message text: & is not a built-in type or an elementary type (data element)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL054 - & is not a built-in type or an elementary type (data element) ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL054 typically indicates that there is an issue with the data type being used in a Web Dynpro application. The specific message states that the type you are trying to use is "not a built-in type or an elementary type (data element)." This error usually arises when you are trying to reference a type that is either not defined in the system or is not recognized as a valid type for the context in which it is being used.
  Causes:
  
  Undefined Data Type: The data type you are trying to use may not be defined in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Incorrect Type Reference: You might be referencing a type that is not compatible with the context (e.g., using a complex type where a simple type is expected).
  Typographical Errors: There could be a typo in the name of the data type.
  Missing Data Element: The data element you are trying to use