How To Fix SWDP_WB_TOOL148 - Window & contains at least one obsolete navigation link

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Window & contains at least one obsolete navigation link

What causes this issue?

Window "&V1&" contains at least one obsolete or incomplete navigation
link. Cause: Probably the usage of the target view has been deleted. The
embedding path of the start view is: "&V2&"

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Delete the navigation link through the context menu in the tree control
in order to get a consistent status of the metadata.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL148 - Window & contains at least one obsolete navigation link ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL148 indicates that a window in your SAP application contains at least one obsolete navigation link. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro applications, where navigation links may point to components or views that are no longer valid or have been removed.
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Navigation Links: The navigation links in the window are pointing to components or views that have been deleted or renamed.
  Changes in Application Structure: If the application has undergone changes, such as refactoring or updates, some links may become outdated.
  Development Environment Issues: Sometimes, inconsistencies in the development environment can lead to obsolete links not being updated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Obsolete Links:
  
  Open the Web Dynpro component in the SAP Web Dynpro Workbench (transaction code SWDP).
  Navigate to the specific window that is causing the error.
  Check the navigation links defined in the window.
  
  
  
  Update or Remove Links:
  
  If you find any links that are pointing to obsolete components or views, either update them to point to the correct, existing components or views, or remove them if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Application:
  
  After making changes, ensure that you activate and rebuild the application to reflect the updates.
  
  
  
  Test the Application:
  
  Run the application to ensure that the changes have resolved the issue and that the navigation works as expected.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  If the obsolete links are part of a larger application structure, ensure that other components or views that depend on these links are also updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Web Dynpro for more details on managing navigation links and components.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other developers who may have encountered similar issues.
  Version Control: If you are using version control for your development, check the history of changes to understand when the links became obsolete.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWDP_WB_TOOL148 error and ensure that your Web Dynpro application functions correctly.