How To Fix WD205 - Specify an output name for comparison value '&'

WD205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Specify an output name for comparison value '&'

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WD205 - Details

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  SAP Error Message:
  WD205 Specify an output name for comparison value '&'
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the Web Dynpro ABAP environment when a comparison operation is performed without specifying an output name for the comparison value. Essentially, the system expects an output name (a variable or field) to store the result of a comparison, but it is missing or not defined.
  In Web Dynpro, when you define a comparison expression (e.g., in a context mapping, condition, or filter), you must specify where the result of the comparison should be stored or how it should be used. If this output name is not provided, the system throws the WD205 error.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When defining conditions or filters in Web Dynpro component context or UI elements.
  When using comparison operators in expressions without specifying the output variable.
  During the design time of Web Dynpro applications, especially in