How To Fix WD184 - Node &: Parent block is incorrect (is &, should be &)

WD184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Node &: Parent block is incorrect (is &, should be &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD184 - Node &: Parent block is incorrect (is &, should be &) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP Web Dynpro error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WD184 Node &: Parent block is incorrect (is &, should be &)
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Web Dynpro when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the node hierarchy or the parent block assignment in the component controller or view controller context.
  More specifically:
  
  The Web Dynpro framework expects a certain parent block (UI element container) for a node (context node or UI element).
  The actual parent block assigned to the node is different from what the framework expects.
  This usually happens when the UI element tree or context node hierarchy is incorrectly defined or manipulated, causing the framework to detect an inconsistency.
  
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect or inconsistent usage of context nodes and their parent nodes in the component/view controller.
  Manual manipulation of the UI element tree or context nodes in code that breaks the expected hierarchy.
  Copy-pasting UI elements or nodes