How To Fix WD267 - Constants must not be entered in this field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 267

• Message text: Constants must not be entered in this field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD267 - Constants must not be entered in this field ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WD267: "Constants must not be entered in this field":
  
  Error Message:
  WD267 - Constants must not be entered in this field
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of Web Dynpro ABAP development, specifically when defining context attributes or binding properties in the Web Dynpro component.
  
  The message indicates that a constant value (a fixed literal) has been entered in a field where only dynamic values (variables, context attributes, or expressions) are allowed.
  Typically, this happens when you try to assign a constant directly to a context attribute or a property that expects a reference to a variable or context node attribute.
  For example, in the context mapping or property binding, you might have tried to enter a literal value (like 'X', '100', or 'true') instead of a context attribute or expression.
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  In the Web Dynpro Component Controller or View Controller when defining context attributes.
  When binding