How To Fix SWDP_WB_TOOL417 - Error in value of property "defaultButtonId" of element "&1"

SWDP_WB_TOOL417 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Error in value of property "defaultButtonId" of element "&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

The value of the property is incorrect.
This means that either
a) An element that does not exist has been entered.
b) The entered element is not a button.
c) The entered button is not a child element of the checked container.

How to fix this error?

Change the property so that a button that is a child element of the
checked container is entered.

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_TOOL417 - Error in value of property "defaultButtonId" of element "&1" ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL417, which indicates an "Error in value of property 'defaultButtonId' of element '&1'", typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro applications. This error suggests that there is an issue with the configuration of a button in the Web Dynpro component, specifically with the defaultButtonId property.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Button ID: The defaultButtonId property is set to a button ID that does not exist in the current context or is incorrectly referenced.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the button ID specified in the property.
  Component 
  Configuration Issues: The Web Dynpro component may not be properly configured, leading to missing or misconfigured UI elements.
  Dynamic Changes: If the button is dynamically created or modified at runtime, it may not be available when the property is being evaluated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Button ID: Verify that the button ID specified in the defaultButtonId property is correct and matches the ID of an existing button