How To Fix SWDP_WB_TOOL408 - No default view (set) defined in the area "...&1"

SWDP_WB_TOOL408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 408

• Message text: No default view (set) defined in the area "...&1"

What causes this issue?

No default view (set) is defined in area "...&V1&".
In the window, an area (a view container or a view set area) exists in
which views or view sets are embedded, but the default property is not
set for any of these views or views.
The position of the area is "&V1&".

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?

Identify the area in question and assign the default property to one of
the embedded views or view sets.

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_TOOL408 - No default view (set) defined in the area "...&1" ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL408, which states "No default view (set) defined in the area '...&1'", typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro applications. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a default view or view set for the specified area, which is necessary for rendering the application correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Default View: The most common cause is that the application does not have a default view defined for the specified area. This can happen if the application was not properly configured or if the view was deleted or not created.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the Web Dynpro component or the application itself, leading to the absence of a default view.
  Development Errors: If the application is still in development, it might not have been fully implemented, leading to missing components.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Default View:
  
  Go to the Web Dynpro component in the SAP Web