How To Fix SWDP_WB_TOOL383 - Specify a type charactistic for the selected type &1

SWDP_WB_TOOL383 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 383

• Message text: Specify a type charactistic for the selected type &1

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

Specify also a type characteristic for the selected type "&V1&".

How to fix this error?

Specify also a type characteristic (short text, medium text, appropriate
text, header, or text length).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL383 - Specify a type charactistic for the selected type &1 ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL383, which states "Specify a type characteristic for the selected type &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro development. This error indicates that a required characteristic for a specific type has not been defined or is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Type Characteristic: The error usually arises when you are trying to work with a data type or a context node that requires a specific characteristic (like a type or attribute) that has not been defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the Web Dynpro component or the data model that is being used.
  Development Environment Issues: Sometimes, the development environment may not be properly set up, leading to missing references or definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Type Characteristic:
  
  Go to the relevant data type or context node in the Web Dynpro component.
  Ensure that all required characteristics are defined. This may involve adding attributes or properties that are necessary