How To Fix WD112 - No scenarios were found with the search term '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 112

• Message text: No scenarios were found with the search term '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD112 - No scenarios were found with the search term '&' ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WD112 No scenarios were found with the search term '&'
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Web Dynpro applications when a search or filter operation is performed with an invalid or empty search term, often represented by the placeholder '&'. The system tries to find scenarios (or entries) matching the search term but fails because the input is either empty, contains only special characters, or the search term is not properly passed or initialized.
  Common causes include:
  
  The search input field is empty or contains only the placeholder character '&'.
  The search term is not correctly bound or passed from the UI to the backend.
  The search logic or filter criteria in the Web Dynpro component is not handling empty or special character inputs properly.
  A programming or configuration error where the search term variable is not set or initialized correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Search Input:
  
  Ensure that the search term entered by the user is valid and not empty.
  Avoid using special characters like '&' as search terms unless explicitly supported.
  
  
  
  Debug the Web Dynpro Application:
  
  Use the Web Dynpro debugger to check how the search term is passed from the UI to the backend.
  Verify that the search term is correctly bound to the context attribute or input field.
  
  
  
  Enhance Input Validation:
  
  Implement validation logic to prevent empty or invalid search terms from triggering the search.
  Provide user feedback if the search term is invalid or empty.
  
  
  
  Review Search Logic:
  
  Check the code or configuration that performs the search/filter.
  Make sure it handles cases where the search term is empty or contains special characters.
  Modify the logic to skip the search or return all scenarios if the search term is empty.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes or Patches:
  
  Search SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message in your SAP version.
  Apply relevant patches or updates if available.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WD (Web Dynpro)
  Context: This message is related to Web Dynpro applications, especially those involving scenario or object searches.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to message WD112 or search/filter issues in Web Dynpro.
  User Training: Educate users on valid search inputs and provide clear UI hints or default values.
  Development Best Practices: Always validate and sanitize user inputs in Web Dynpro applications to avoid such errors.
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which application or transaction triggers this error), I can help with more specific guidance.