How To Fix SWDP_WB_TOOL_VD_ACC001 - ACC: Element "&1" does not have a header

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWDP_WB_TOOL_VD_ACC - ACC Checks

• Message number: 001

• 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 header.
- Either an aggregated caption UI element is missing, or
- no value has been entered for the caption's "Text" property, or
- the caption's "Text" property is not bound to a DDIC object or a
context attribute.

How to fix this error?

- if the UI Element does not have an aggregated caption element, add one
now.
- if no value has been entered for the aggregated caption element's
"Text" property, do one of the following:
,,a) Enter a text manually
,,b) Bind the property to a DDIC object
,,c) Bind the property to a context attribute
- With some elements (tabs, for example) you only need to enter a value
in the quick info for the caption element

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_TOOL_VD_ACC001 - ACC: Element "&1" does not have a header ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_WB_TOOL_VD_ACC001 with the description "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 &1) is expected to have a header, but it is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Header Definition: The UI element in question is likely a container or a layout that requires a header (like a Panel, Form, or Table) but has not been defined properly in the Web Dynpro component.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the Web Dynpro component might be incorrect, leading to the absence of a header for the specified element.
  Model Binding Issues: If the UI element is bound to a model, there might be issues with the data binding that prevent the header from being displayed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UI Element Properties: 
  
  Open the Web Dynpro component in the Web Dynpro Workbench.
  Locate the UI element that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the header property is set correctly. For example, if it is a Panel, make sure the title property is filled.
  
  
  
  Review Layout Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the layout of the Web Dynpro view is correctly configured.
  If you are using a layout container, check that it is set up to display headers.
  
  
  
  Model Binding:
  
  Verify that the data model is correctly bound to the UI elements.
  Check if the data being passed to the UI element is valid and complete.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use the debugging tools available in the SAP Web Dynpro environment to trace the execution and identify where the header is expected but not found.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Help:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for Web Dynpro to understand the requirements for headers in specific UI elements.
  Consult with your development team or SAP support for additional insights if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Web Dynpro Documentation: SAP provides extensive documentation on Web Dynpro components, including guidelines on UI element properties and layout configurations.
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community can provide insights from other developers who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.