How To Fix SWDP_WB_TOOL485 - Action "&2" must be "validation-independent"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 485

• Message text: Action "&2" must be "validation-independent"

What causes this issue?

Element "&V1&" is a MessageArea and has an event binding on action "&V2&
". The Web Dynpro ABAP runtime requires that the bound action must be of
type "validation-independent".

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the type of the bound action to "validation-independent".

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL485 - Action "&2" must be "validation-independent" ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL485 indicates that an action defined in a Web Dynpro application must be "validation-independent." This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action that is dependent on the validation of the input fields, but the system requires that the action can be executed regardless of the validation state.
  Cause:
  
  Action Dependency: The action you are trying to execute is defined in a way that it relies on the validation of input fields. This means that the action cannot be executed if the input fields have not been validated successfully.
  Configuration Issue: The action might be incorrectly configured in the Web Dynpro component or view, leading to this dependency on validation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Modify Action Properties: 
  
  Go to the Web Dynpro component in the SAP Web Dynpro Workbench.
  Locate the action that is causing the error.
  Check the properties of the action and ensure that it is set to be "validation-independent." This typically involves setting the action's "Validation" property to "No" or ensuring that it does not depend on the validation of input fields.
  
  
  
  Review Input Field Validations: 
  
  If the action should indeed depend on certain validations, ensure that the input fields are properly validated before the action is triggered. You may need to implement additional logic to handle validation before executing the action.
  
  
  
  Check Event Handling: 
  
  Review the event handling logic associated with the action. Ensure that the action is triggered at the appropriate time in the application flow, and that it does not inadvertently depend on validation states.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the application to ensure that the action can be executed without validation issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Web Dynpro Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Web Dynpro to understand how actions and validations are handled.
  SAP Community: Check forums and community discussions for similar issues and solutions shared by other SAP developers.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution flow and identify where the validation dependency is being enforced.
  
  By addressing the action's properties and ensuring that it is set to be validation-independent, you should be able to resolve the SWDP_WB_TOOL485 error.