How To Fix SWDP_WB_TOOL161 - Cannot set or delete breakpoints

SWDP_WB_TOOL161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Cannot set or delete breakpoints

What causes this issue?

The view-specific / controller-specific runtime information required for
setting breakpoints is obsolete.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Generate (activate) the view / controller.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SWDP_WB_TOOL161 - Details

• The SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL161 ("Cannot set or delete breakpoints") typically occurs in the context of debugging within the SAP Web Dynpro environment. This error can arise due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Debugging Mode Not Enabled: The debugging mode may not be enabled for the user or the session.
  Authorization Issues: The user may lack the necessary authorizations to set or delete breakpoints.
  Incorrect Session State: The session may not be in a state that allows for breakpoints to be set or deleted.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues with the SAP system or the Web Dynpro application itself.
  Browser Issues: Sometimes, browser-related issues can interfere with the debugging process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Enable Debugging:
  
  Ensure that the debugging mode is enabled in your SAP GUI or Web Dynpro application. You can do this by using the transaction code /h before executing the application.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has