How To Fix WD208 - Specify a name for exception '&'

WD208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Specify a name for exception '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD208 - Specify a name for exception '&' ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WD208 Specify a name for exception '&'
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in Web Dynpro ABAP when an exception is raised without specifying a name for it. In other words, the code tries to raise an exception, but the exception identifier (name) is missing or empty.
  For example, in the ABAP code, you might have something like:
  RAISE EXCEPTION TYPE ''.
  or
  RAISE EXCEPTION TYPE <empty>.
  Since the exception name is mandatory, leaving it blank causes this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When raising exceptions in Web Dynpro components (e.g., in methods, event handlers).
  When the exception name is dynamically passed but ends up being empty or undefined.
  Possibly during code generation or runtime if the exception name is not properly set.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a valid exception name when raising the exception.
  Example:
  RAISE EXCEPTION TYPE cx_wd_runtime_error.
  
  
  If the exception name is passed dynamically, ensure the variable or parameter holding the exception name is not empty