How To Fix WD180 - End node for block & not found; block correction not possible

WD180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 180

• Message text: End node for block & not found; block correction not possible

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WD180 - Details

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  SAP Error Message:
  WD180 End node for block & not found; block correction not possible
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in Web Dynpro ABAP applications when the framework expects an end node for a particular UI block but cannot find it in the component's view layout or component structure.
  
  In Web Dynpro, UI elements are organized in a hierarchical tree structure.
  Each block (container) must have a corresponding end node to properly close the block.
  If the end node is missing or incorrectly defined, the framework cannot correctly render or process the UI layout.
  This often happens due to:
  Incorrect or incomplete view layout definition.
  Manual changes in the layout XML or component structure that break the node hierarchy.
  Corrupted or inconsistent component metadata.
  Issues during component upgrade or transport.
  
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the View Layout:
  
  Open the Web Dynpro component in the SAP GUI or Eclipse.
  Navigate to the affected view.
  Verify that all blocks (UI containers) have