How To Fix WD271 - Default values are used for the time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Default values are used for the time

What causes this issue?

When expressions are used to determine the reference point and an
expression has not been specified, a standard value is used for the
time.

System Response

The system uses the following times to schedule the various deadlines:
Requested start:,,00:01
Requested end:,,00:01
Latest start:,,23:59
Latest end:,,23:59

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD271 - Default values are used for the time ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WD271: Default values are used for the time
  
  Cause:
  This message typically appears in SAP Web Dynpro applications when the system cannot determine or retrieve a valid time value from the context or input, and therefore it falls back to using default time values. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing or incorrect time data in the context node or attribute.
  Incorrect binding of time-related UI elements to the context.
  The time value is not initialized or is empty when the application expects a valid time.
  Data type mismatches or format issues when reading time values.
  
  
  Explanation:
  The message is informational and indicates that the system is using default time values (often 00:00:00) because it did not find a valid time input. This is common in Web Dynpro components when time fields are not filled or when the context node does not provide a valid time.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Context Binding:
  
  Verify that the UI element (e.g., Time field) is correctly bound to the context attribute that holds the time value.
  Ensure the context attribute is of the correct data type (e.g., TIME or DATS for date).
  
  
  
  Initialize Time Values:
  
  Make sure that the time attribute in the context node is initialized with a valid time value before the UI is rendered.
  If the time is optional, handle the empty or initial state properly in the code.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Data:
  
  Check the source of the time data (e.g., backend data retrieval, user input) to ensure it provides valid time values.
  Implement validation logic to prevent empty or invalid time values from being passed.
  
  
  
  Handle Default Values Explicitly:
  
  If default time values are acceptable, you can suppress the message or handle it gracefully in the UI.
  Otherwise, prompt the user to enter a valid time.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use the Web Dynpro debugger to check the context node values at runtime.
  Trace the flow of time data from backend to UI to identify where the value is lost or set to default.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is informational and does not necessarily indicate an error that stops processing.
  It is common in scenarios where time fields are optional or not yet filled.
  If the default time is not appropriate, ensure proper data handling and validation.
  SAP Notes and documentation on Web Dynpro time handling may provide additional insights.
  Check SAP forums and OSS notes if the message appears unexpectedly or frequently.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The WD271 message means the system is using default time values because no valid time was found. To resolve, ensure time data is correctly initialized, bound, and validated in your Web Dynpro application.