How To Fix WD226 - Specify a title for the user decision

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Specify a title for the user decision

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WD226: Specify a title for the user decision:
  
  Error Message
  WD226: Specify a title for the user decision
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in Web Dynpro applications when a user decision UI element (such as a dialog box or a confirmation popup) is created or used without specifying a title. The framework requires that every user decision component has a meaningful title to display in the dialog window or popup, so the user understands the context of the decision they are making.
  In other words, the error is triggered because the title property of the user decision UI element is either empty or not set.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When using the IF_WD_USER_DECISION interface or related APIs to create a user decision dialog.
  When calling methods like CREATE_USER_DECISION or SHOW_USER_DECISION without setting the TITLE parameter.
  In custom Web Dynpro components or standard SAP Web Dynpro applications where user decisions are implemented.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you need to specify a title for the user decision dialog. This can be done by:
  
  
  Setting the Title Property:
  
  
  When creating the user decision object, ensure the TITLE parameter is filled with a meaningful string.
  
  
  Example in ABAP Web Dynpro code:
  DATA: lo_user_decision TYPE REF TO if_wd_user_decision.
  
  lo_user_decision = wd_this->create_user_decision( ).
  lo_user_decision->set_title( 'Confirm Action' ).
  lo_user_decision->show( ).
  
  
  
  
  Check the View or Component:
  
  If the user decision is defined declaratively in the Web Dynpro component, check the properties of the user decision UI element and ensure the title is set.
  If the title is bound to a context attribute or resource bundle, verify that the binding is correct and the resource string exists.
  
  
  
  Use Resource Bundles for Titles:
  
  For multilingual support, use resource bundle keys for the title instead of hardcoding the string.
  Example:
  lo_user_decision->set_title( wd_this->i18n->get_text( 'USER_DECISION_TITLE' ) ).
  
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  User Decision Interface: The interface IF_WD_USER_DECISION is used to handle user decisions in Web Dynpro applications. It provides methods to set the title, message, buttons, and to show the dialog.
  Best Practice: Always provide a clear and concise title that reflects the purpose of the dialog to improve user experience.
  Debugging Tip: If you encounter this error, check the call stack and identify where the user decision is created. Then verify the title assignment.
  SAP Notes: Sometimes, this error might be referenced in SAP Notes related to Web Dynpro UI issues. Checking SAP Support Portal for notes with the message ID WD226 can provide additional insights.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  User decision dialog created without a title.
  
  
  Solution
  Set a meaningful title for the user decision UI element.
  
  
  Related
  Interface IF_WD_USER_DECISION, method SET_TITLE, Web Dynpro dialogs.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with a specific code snippet or scenario, feel free to provide more details!