How To Fix SWDP_WB_TOOL711 - Parent node is context root node. "Primary attribute" not allowed

SWDP_WB_TOOL711 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 711

• Message text: Parent node is context root node. "Primary attribute" not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL711 - Parent node is context root node. "Primary attribute" not allowed ?

  The SAP error message "SWDP_WB_TOOL711 Parent node is context root node. 'Primary attribute' not allowed" typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro development, particularly when working with the Web Dynpro ABAP (WD ABAP) tools. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the context nodes in your Web Dynpro component.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to set a primary attribute on a context node that is defined as the root node (context root node). In Web Dynpro, the root node is the top-level context node, and it cannot have a primary attribute. Primary attributes are meant to be defined on child nodes that are part of the context hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Context Structure: Open the Web Dynpro component in the Web Dynpro Workbench (transaction code SE80 or SE84) and navigate to the context of the view or component