How To Fix WD213 - Specify the name of the outcome

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Specify the name of the outcome

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  SAP Error Message: WD213 - Specify the name of the outcome
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the Web Dynpro ABAP environment when an action handler or event handler is triggered, but the outcome name (navigation target) is not specified or is missing. In Web Dynpro, navigation between views or components is controlled by outcomes. If the outcome name is not provided or is empty, the framework cannot determine where to navigate next, resulting in this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When calling wd_this->fire_outcome( ) or similar methods without specifying a valid outcome name.
  When an action or event handler expects an outcome name to be passed or set, but it is missing.
  When navigation is configured incorrectly in the Web Dynpro component or view controller.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify the Outcome Name:
  
  Ensure that when you call the method to trigger navigation (e.g., wd_this->fire_outcome( 'OUTCOME_NAME' )), you provide a valid, non-empty outcome name.
  Example:
  wd_this->fire_outcome( 'GO_TO_NEXT_VIEW' ).
  
  
  
  
  Check Navigation Configuration:
  
  In the Web Dynpro component, verify that the outcome names are correctly defined in the navigation links between views or components.
  Open the Web Dynpro component in the SAP GUI or Eclipse and check the navigation tab for the view or component controller.
  Make sure the outcome name you are using in the code matches exactly with the one defined in the navigation links.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Set a breakpoint in the action/event handler method.
  Check the value of the outcome name before firing the outcome.
  If it is empty or initial, trace back to find why it is not set.
  
  
  
  Code Review:
  
  Review the code where the outcome is fired.
  If the outcome name is dynamically determined, ensure the logic correctly assigns a valid string.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Web Dynpro Navigation: Outcomes are used to navigate between views or components. Each outcome corresponds to a navigation link.
  Method: fire_outcome( outcome_name ) is used to trigger navigation.
  SAP Help: Refer to SAP Web Dynpro ABAP documentation on navigation and outcomes.
  Common Mistakes:
  
  Typo in outcome name.
  Outcome name not defined in navigation links.
  Calling fire_outcome( ) without parameters or with an empty string.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Error WD213 means the system expects an outcome name for navigation but none was provided.
  Fix: Always specify a valid outcome name when firing an outcome.
  Check: Navigation links and code to ensure consistency.
  
  
  If you need a specific example or further assistance with your Web Dynpro application, feel free to ask!