How To Fix SWDP_WB_TOOL512 - Window and view must have different names

SWDP_WB_TOOL512 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 512

• Message text: Window and view must have different names

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL512 - Window and view must have different names ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL512 indicates that there is a naming conflict between a window and a view in your SAP Web Dynpro application. Specifically, it means that a window and a view are using the same name, which is not allowed in the Web Dynpro framework.
  
  Cause:
  In SAP Web Dynpro, each window and view must have a unique name within the same component. If a window and a view share the same name, the framework cannot distinguish between them, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all windows and views within the same component have unique names. Here are the steps to fix the issue:
  
  
  Identify the Conflict: 
  
  Check the names of all views and windows in your Web Dynpro component. Look for any instances where a view and a window share the same name.
  
  
  
  Rename the Conflicting Object:
  
  Once you identify the conflicting names, rename either the