How To Fix SWDP_WB_TOOL096 - The component controller must be activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 096

• Message text: The component controller must be activated

What causes this issue?

The component controller is not active.

System Response

The Web Dynpro component cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Activate the Web Dynpro component and the component controller together.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL096 - The component controller must be activated ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL096 indicates that the component controller for a specific Web Dynpro application has not been activated. This is a common issue when working with Web Dynpro applications in SAP, particularly when changes have been made to the application or its components.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The component controller of the Web Dynpro application is not activated in the SAP system.
  There may have been changes made to the component that require reactivation.
  The application is being accessed or executed without the necessary activation of its components.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the component controller. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Web Dynpro Component:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and enter transaction code SE80 (Object Navigator).
  In the Object Navigator, select the "Web Dynpro" option from the dropdown.
  
  
  
  Locate the Component:
  
  In the left pane, navigate to the relevant Web Dynpro component that is causing the error.
  Expand the component to find the "Component Controller."
  
  
  
  Activate the Component Controller:
  
  Right-click on the "Component Controller" and select the option to activate it (usually labeled as "Activate" or "Activate Object").
  Alternatively, you can also activate the entire Web Dynpro component by right-clicking on the component itself and selecting "Activate."
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  After activation, check for any errors or warnings that may appear during the activation process. Resolve any issues if necessary.
  
  
  
  Test the Application:
  
  Once the component controller is activated, try to access or execute the Web Dynpro application again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE80: Object Navigator for accessing Web Dynpro components.
  SE11: Data Dictionary, in case you need to check related data elements or structures.
  SE37: Function Builder, if you need to check any function modules related to the Web Dynpro application.
  
  
  
  Web Dynpro Documentation:
  
  SAP provides extensive documentation on Web Dynpro development, which can be helpful for understanding component controllers and their activation.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are included in a transport request if they need to be moved to a different environment (e.g., QA or Production).
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWDP_WB_TOOL096 error and successfully activate the component controller for your Web Dynpro application.