How To Fix SWDP_WB_TOOL354 - View Container "&1" does not contain a ViewContainer UI element

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 354

• Message text: View Container "&1" does not contain a ViewContainer UI element

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 container &V1& of this view does not contain an assigned
ViewContainer UI element.

How to fix this error?

Clean up the view.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL354 - View Container "&1" does not contain a ViewContainer UI element ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL354 indicates that there is an issue with a View Container in the Web Dynpro application. Specifically, it states that the View Container identified by the placeholder "&1" does not contain a ViewContainer UI element. This can occur during the development or runtime of a Web Dynpro application.
  Cause:
  
  Missing ViewContainer: The specified View Container might not be defined in the application or might have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the Web Dynpro component might be incorrect, leading to the View Container not being recognized.
  Typographical Errors: There could be a typo in the name of the View Container in the code or configuration.
  Improper Binding: The View Container might not be properly bound to the context or might not have the necessary views assigned to it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check View Container Definition:
  
  Go to the Web Dynpro component in the SAP Web Dynpro Workbench (transaction code SE80).
  Ensure that the View Container is defined correctly in the component controller.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the Web Dynpro application to ensure that the View Container is properly set up.
  Make sure that the View Container is included in the layout of the application.
  
  
  
  Inspect the Code:
  
  Review the code where the View Container is referenced. Look for any typographical errors in the name.
  Ensure that the View Container is being instantiated and used correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Context Binding:
  
  Ensure that the View Container is bound to the correct context node and that the necessary views are assigned to it.
  Verify that the context is populated correctly before the View Container is accessed.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Application:
  
  Sometimes, rebuilding the application can resolve issues related to caching or outdated references. Try to activate and rebuild the Web Dynpro component.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution and identify where the View Container is failing to be recognized.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Web Dynpro Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Web Dynpro for more details on View Containers and their configuration.
  SAP Community: Check forums and community discussions for similar issues and solutions shared by other developers.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address specific bugs or issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SWDP_WB_TOOL354 error message in your SAP Web Dynpro application.