How To Fix W3_WIZARD003 - Enter the text for the parameter &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W3_WIZARD - Web Application Browser: Wizards Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Enter the text for the parameter &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W3_WIZARD003 - Enter the text for the parameter & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W3_WIZARD003 Enter the text for the parameter &
  
  Cause:
  This error message typically appears during the execution of a Web Dynpro or SAP GUI wizard or report when a required input parameter has not been provided. The ampersand (&) in the message is a placeholder for the name of the missing parameter. Essentially, the system is prompting the user to enter a value for a mandatory parameter that is currently empty or missing.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  Running a report or transaction that requires user input parameters, but the input screen was bypassed or left incomplete.  
  A Web Dynpro application or wizard step where a parameter is mandatory but not filled in.  
  Custom developments or standard SAP wizards where parameter validation is enforced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Parameter:
  
  Look at the message carefully; the & will be replaced by the actual parameter name in the real message. This tells you which parameter is missing.
  
  
  Provide the Required Input:
  
  Enter the required value for the parameter in the input screen or wizard step.
  
  
  Check the Input Screen:
  
  If the input screen is not appearing or the parameter is not visible, check the following:  
  
  Ensure that the selection screen or input step is correctly designed to prompt for the parameter.  
  In custom developments, verify that the parameter is correctly defined and marked as mandatory.  
  In Web Dynpro, check the context and UI elements to ensure the parameter is bound and visible.
  
  
  
  Debugging (if needed):  
  
  Use transaction SE91 to look up the message class W3_WIZARD and message number 003 to confirm the exact message text and parameter.  
  Debug the program or Web Dynpro component to see where the parameter is checked and why it is missing.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes or Patches:
  
  If this error occurs unexpectedly in standard SAP software, check SAP Notes or support packages for known issues related to the wizard or report you are running.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: W3_WIZARD  
  Message Number: 003  
  Transaction SE91: Use to view message text and parameters.  
  Web Dynpro Wizards: Often require mandatory parameters; missing these triggers this message.  
  Parameter Handling: Always ensure mandatory parameters are filled before proceeding in wizards or reports.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error W3_WIZARD003 Enter the text for the parameter & means a mandatory input parameter is missing. To resolve it, identify the missing parameter and provide the required input before continuing. If the parameter is not visible or the error persists, check the design of the input screen or wizard and debug the application logic.