How To Fix SWDP_WB_TOOL141 - A window with the specified name already exists

SWDP_WB_TOOL141 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 141

• Message text: A window with the specified name already exists

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SWDP_WB_TOOL141 - Details

• The SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL141 indicates that there is an attempt to create or open a window in the SAP Web Dynpro environment that already exists. This typically occurs when a user tries to open a Web Dynpro application or component that has already been instantiated in the same session.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Window Creation: The error is primarily caused by trying to create a new instance of a Web Dynpro component or application that is already open in the same session.
  Session Management Issues: If the application is not properly managing its session or window instances, it can lead to this error.
  Browser Behavior: Sometimes, browser behavior (like opening multiple tabs or windows) can lead to this error if the same application is opened in multiple instances.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Close Existing Window: Check if the application is already open in another tab or window. If so, close the existing instance before trying to open a new one.
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