How To Fix WD046 - Object type '&1' does not inherit from '&2'

WD046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Object type '&1' does not inherit from '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD046 - Object type '&1' does not inherit from '&2' ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WD046 Object type '&1' does not inherit from '&2'
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the Web Dynpro ABAP environment when an object type (class or interface) specified in the context or component does not inherit from the expected base type.
  In other words, the system expects an object of a certain type (or a subtype thereof), but the actual object provided is of a different type that does not have the required inheritance relationship.
  Typical scenarios include:
  
  Assigning or casting an object reference to a variable or parameter of a different type that is not a superclass or interface implemented by the object.
  Defining a context node or attribute with a certain type, but the actual object assigned is incompatible.
  Using component controllers or views where the expected controller type is not met by the actual controller.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  &1 = The actual object type found.
  &2 = The expected