How To Fix SWDP_WB_TOOL704 - Inconsistency: &1 has ext. mapping to &2, but is not an input element

SWDP_WB_TOOL704 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Inconsistency: &1 has ext. mapping to &2, but is not an input element

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL704 - Inconsistency: &1 has ext. mapping to &2, but is not an input element ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL704 indicates an inconsistency in the Web Dynpro application where there is an external mapping defined for a certain element, but that element is not recognized as an input element. This can occur during the development of Web Dynpro applications when the configuration of the data model does not align with the expected input/output mappings.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  External Mapping Issue: The error typically arises when there is an external mapping defined for a component or context node that is not set up correctly. This could be due to:
  
  The element being incorrectly defined in the context.
  The element not being marked as an input element in the Web Dynpro component.
  Changes made to the context or data model that were not properly reflected in the external mapping.
  
  
  
  Model Changes: If the underlying data model has been modified (e.g., adding or removing attributes) without updating the external mapping, this inconsistency can occur.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Errors