How To Fix SWDP_WB_TOOL551 - ACC: Element "&1" does not have a header

SWDP_WB_TOOL551 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 551

• Message text: ACC: Element "&1" does not have a header

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

Accessibility check.
The element does not have a heading.
- Either an aggregated caption UI element is missing or
- No value has been saved for the caption's "Text" attribute or
- The caption's "Text" attribute is not bound to a DDIC object or to a
context attribute.

How to fix this error?

- If the UI element does not have an aggregated caption element, then
you have to add one.
- If the aggregated caption element has not saved a value for the "Text"
attribute, then you have to either
,,a) Save a text manually
,,b) Bind the attribute to a DDIC object
,,c) Bind the attribute to a context attribute,,

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_TOOL551 - ACC: Element "&1" does not have a header ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL551, which states "ACC: Element '&1' does not have a header," typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro applications. This error indicates that a specific UI element (identified by the placeholder "&1") is missing a header or title, which is required for proper rendering and functionality.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Header Definition: The UI element in question (like a table, form, or other components) does not have a defined header or title. This can happen if the header property is not set in the component's configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the Web Dynpro component may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the absence of a header for the specified element.
  Model Binding Issues: If the UI element is bound to a model and the model does not provide the necessary metadata, it may result in missing headers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UI Element Properties: 
  
  Open the Web Dynpro component in the Web Dynpro