How To Fix SWDP_WB_TOOL107 - Specify a starter plug

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Specify a starter plug

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL107 - Specify a starter plug ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL107 with the description "Specify a starter plug" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Web Dynpro development environment. This error indicates that a starter plug (also known as a "start node" or "entry point") has not been defined for a Web Dynpro component or application.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to execute or activate a Web Dynpro application that does not have a defined starter plug. A starter plug is essential because it serves as the entry point for the application, allowing the framework to know where to begin processing when the application is launched.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define a starter plug for your Web Dynpro component. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Open the Web Dynpro Component: In the SAP Web Dynpro Workbench, navigate to the component that is causing the error.
  
  
  Define a Starter Plug:
  
  Go to the Component Controller of your Web Dynpro component.
  In the View or Window where you want to define the starter plug, right-click and select Create Plug.
  Choose the option to create a Starter Plug.
  Name the starter plug appropriately (e.g., START).
  
  
  
  Connect the Starter Plug:
  
  Ensure that the starter plug is connected to the appropriate view or window in your application.
  You may need to create a navigation link from the starter plug to the view that should be displayed when the application starts.
  
  
  
  Activate the Component: After defining and connecting the starter plug, activate the Web Dynpro component.
  
  
  Test the Application: Run the application again to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Web Dynpro Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Web Dynpro for more detailed information on creating and managing plugs.
  SAP Community: You can find discussions and solutions related to similar issues in the SAP Community forums.
  Debugging: If the error persists after defining a starter plug, consider checking for other configuration issues or dependencies that might be affecting the application.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWDP_WB_TOOL107 error and successfully run your Web Dynpro application.