How To Fix WD058 - Configuration could not be applied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Configuration could not be applied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD058 - Configuration could not be applied ?

  The SAP error message WD058: Configuration could not be applied typically occurs in the context of Web Dynpro applications. This error indicates that the Web Dynpro runtime was unable to apply the configuration settings for a component or application.
  
  Cause
  The main causes for the WD058 Configuration could not be applied error are:
  
  
  Incorrect or Missing Configuration
  
  The Web Dynpro component or application configuration is incomplete, missing, or inconsistent. For example, the configuration might refer to a non-existent component or have invalid parameters.
  
  
  Transport or Activation Issues
  
  The configuration object might not be properly transported or activated in the target system, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Authorization Issues
  
  The user executing the Web Dynpro application might lack the necessary authorizations to access or apply the configuration.
  
  
  Cache or Runtime Inconsistencies
  
  Sometimes, runtime caches or metadata caches are outdated or corrupted, causing the configuration application to fail.
  
  
  Version Mismatch
  
  The Web Dynpro component version and the configuration version might be out of sync.
  
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WD058 Configuration could not be applied error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration in SE80 or NWBC  
  
  Open the Web Dynpro component or application in the Object Navigator (transaction SE80) or SAP NetWeaver Business Client (NWBC).  
  Verify that the configuration exists and is complete.  
  Check for any missing or invalid parameters.
  
  
  
  Activate Configuration  
  
  Ensure that the configuration object is activated.  
  Use transaction SE80 or SPRO to activate the configuration if necessary.
  
  
  
  Transport and Import  
  
  If the configuration was transported from another system, verify that the transport was successful and complete.  
  Re-import or re-transport the configuration if needed.
  
  
  
  Clear Cache  
  
  Clear the Web Dynpro runtime cache using transaction SICF (invalidate service cache) or by restarting the ICM or application server if possible.  
  Also, clear the metadata cache via transaction /IWFND/CACHE_CLEANUP if OData services are involved.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations  
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the Web Dynpro application and access the configuration.  
  Check roles and authorizations related to Web Dynpro components.
  
  
  
  Check for Version Consistency  
  
  Ensure that the Web Dynpro component and its configuration are from the same development version.  
  Rebuild or re-deploy the component if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Logs and Traces  
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and Web Dynpro traces (transaction ST22 for dumps, SMICM for ICM logs) for more detailed error information.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SE80: Object Navigator for checking and editing Web Dynpro components and configurations.  
  Transaction SICF: For managing and testing Internet Communication Framework services, including Web Dynpro services.  
  Transaction ST22: ABAP runtime error analysis.  
  Transaction SM21: System log for error messages.  
  SAP Note 108993: Related to Web Dynpro configuration errors (check SAP Support Portal for latest notes).  
  SAP Help Portal: Web Dynpro ABAP documentation for configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WD058 Configuration could not be applied
  
  
  Cause
  Missing/invalid configuration, transport issues, authorization problems, cache issues
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and activate configuration, check transports, clear caches, check authorizations
  
  
  Tools
  SE80, SICF, ST22, SM21, NWBC
  
  
  Additional
  Check SAP Notes and system logs for detailed diagnostics
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and system information.