How To Fix WD268 - Expression '&' is not a time

WD268 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 268

• Message text: Expression '&' is not a time

What causes this issue?

The expression entered is not a time or is a constant.

System Response

Constants are not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Enter an expression for a time.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD268 - Expression '&' is not a time ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WD268 Expression '&' is not a time
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in Web Dynpro ABAP when an expression expected to be of type time is either:
  
  Empty or uninitialized (e.g., the expression evaluates to & which is a placeholder or empty value), or  
  Contains a value that is not a valid time format (HHMMSS), or  
  The data binding or context attribute is incorrectly typed or not properly set.
  
  In other words, the Web Dynpro framework tries to interpret a value as a time, but the value is either missing or invalid.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When binding a UI element (like a Time field) to a context attribute that is empty or contains invalid data.  
  When converting or formatting a string or variable to a time type and the value is not a valid time.  
  When the context attribute is not initialized before the UI element tries to display