How To Fix WD213 - Specify the name of the outcome

WD213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Specify the name of the outcome

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD213 - Specify the name of the outcome ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WD213 - Specify the name of the outcome:
  
  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'