How To Fix SWDP_WB_TOOL896 - Optional parameters are available only from SAP_BASIS SP12 -> long text!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 896

• Message text: Optional parameters are available only from SAP_BASIS SP12 -> long text!

What causes this issue?

Optional parameter and default values are available in the SAP NetWeaver
2004s only with SAP_BASIS SP12.
If these properties are imported into a customer system with low-level
Support Package status (through the corrrection instructions or through
the support package of the application), these properties will be lost.
This can cause syntax errors or runtime errors in the component.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use the optional parameter and default values only if it is ensured that
your developments are imported solely into customer systems with a
minimum Support Package status SAP_BASIS, SP12.
If necessary, contact your quality manager.

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_TOOL896 - Optional parameters are available only from SAP_BASIS SP12 -> long text! ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL896 indicates that optional parameters are only available from SAP_BASIS Support Package 12 (SP12) onwards. This error typically arises when you are trying to use features or functionalities in the SAP Web Dynpro environment that require a certain version of the SAP_BASIS component, which is not met in your current system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is running on an older version of the SAP_BASIS component that does not support the optional parameters you are trying to use. This can happen if:
  
  Your system is not updated to the required Support Package level.
  You are using a feature that was introduced in a later version of SAP_BASIS.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Version: Verify the current version of the SAP_BASIS component installed in your system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code SPAM or SAINT and checking the installed Support Packages.
  
  
  Upgrade SAP_BASIS: If your version is below SP12, you will need to upgrade your SAP_BASIS component to at least Support Package 12. This may involve:
  
  Downloading the necessary Support Package from the SAP Service Marketplace.
  Applying the Support Package using the Software Update Manager (SUM) or the SPAM/SAINT transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation: After upgrading, review the release notes and documentation for the new features and changes introduced in the newer version. This will help you understand how to properly use the optional parameters.
  
  
  Testing: After the upgrade, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that it now works as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or specific instructions related to this error message. You can search for notes using the SAP Support Portal.
  Web Dynpro Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Web Dynpro to understand the features and parameters available in your version.
  System Requirements: Always ensure that your system meets the prerequisites for any new features or functionalities you plan to implement.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWDP_WB_TOOL896 error and utilize the optional parameters in your SAP Web Dynpro applications.