How To Fix WD222 - Container element '&' not found

WD222 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Container element '&' not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD222 - Container element '&' not found ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WD222 Container element '&' not found
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in Web Dynpro applications when the framework tries to access a UI element (container element) by name, but the element with the specified name does not exist in the current view or component context.
  Specifically, the placeholder & in the message is replaced by the name of the container element that was not found. The error indicates that the code or configuration is trying to reference a UI element (like a UI container, UI element, or UI control) that is not declared or not available in the current view or window.
  Common causes include:
  
  Typographical errors in the element name.
  The element was deleted or renamed in the Web Dynpro view layout but not updated in the code.
  The element is defined in a different view or component and is not accessible in the current context.
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