How To Fix SWDP_WB_TOOL353 - View "&1" does not contain a controller

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 353

• Message text: View "&1" does not contain a controller

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The view &V1& does not contain a controller.

How to fix this error?

Clean up the component.

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_TOOL353 - View "&1" does not contain a controller ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL353, which states "View '&1' does not contain a controller," typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro applications. This error indicates that the specified view is missing a controller, which is essential for the view to function properly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Controller Assignment: The view you are trying to access does not have an associated controller defined in the Web Dynpro component.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the Web Dynpro component might be incorrect, leading to the view not being able to find its controller.
  Development Errors: If the view was recently created or modified, there might have been an error during the development process that resulted in the controller not being linked properly.
  Transport Issues: If the component was transported from one system to another, the transport might not have included the necessary controller or the controller might not have been activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Controller Assignment:
  
  Open the Web Dynpro component in the SAP Web Dynpro Workbench (transaction code SE80).
  Navigate to the view in question and check if it has an associated controller.
  If it does not, you will need to assign the correct controller to the view.
  
  
  
  Create or Link Controller:
  
  If the controller does not exist, you may need to create a new controller or link an existing one to the view.
  Ensure that the controller is properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings of the Web Dynpro component to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Verify that the view and controller names match and are correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the necessary objects.
  
  
  
  Activate Objects:
  
  Sometimes, simply activating the view and its associated controller can resolve the issue. Make sure to activate all relevant objects in the Web Dynpro component.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the problem persists, consider debugging the application to trace where the error occurs and gather more information about the missing controller.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Web Dynpro Documentation: Familiarize yourself with SAP's Web Dynpro documentation for best practices in component and view creation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other developers who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SWDP_WB_TOOL353 error message.