How To Fix WD275 - Control operation selected not allowed on step '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 275

• Message text: Control operation selected not allowed on step '&1'

What causes this issue?

The function <LS>work item is obsolete</> cannot be carried out for the
selected step since the exception <ZH>processing obsolete</> is not
modelled for this step.

System Response

The workflow cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Model the exception <ZH>processing obsolete</> for the selected step.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD275 - Control operation selected not allowed on step '&1' ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WD275 Control operation selected not allowed on step '&1'
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in Web Dynpro applications when a control operation (such as navigation, action triggering, or UI manipulation) is attempted on a particular step of a wizard or a step-based UI component, but the operation is not permitted in the current step context.
  In other words, the Web Dynpro component or wizard step you are trying to interact with does not allow the specific control operation you are trying to perform at that point in the process.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Trying to navigate forward or backward in a wizard when the step does not allow it.
  Attempting to trigger an action or event on a step that is not active or enabled.
  Performing UI operations on a step that is locked or not yet initialized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Step Configuration:
  
  Review the wizard or step configuration in the Web Dynpro component.
  Ensure that the step &1 (the step name or number passed in the message) is configured to allow the control operation you are trying to perform.
  Verify the step’s properties such as enabled, visible, and allowNavigation.
  
  
  
  Validate Navigation Logic:
  
  If this error occurs during navigation, check the navigation logic in your Web Dynpro component controller.
  Make sure that navigation commands (e.g., goToNextStep, goToPreviousStep) are only called when the current step allows it.
  
  
  
  Check Event Handling:
  
  Ensure that event handlers or action handlers are correctly implemented and only triggered when the step is active.
  Avoid triggering control operations on inactive or disabled steps.
  
  
  
  Debug the Application:
  
  Use the Web Dynpro debugger to trace the flow and see where the control operation is being called.
  Check the step status and control state at runtime.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address known issues with wizard steps or control operations.
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to message WD275.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WD (Web Dynpro)
  Context: Web Dynpro ABAP applications, especially those using wizard or step-based UI components.
  SAP Help: Refer to the SAP Web Dynpro ABAP documentation on wizard components and step navigation.
  Common Transactions: SE80 (Web Dynpro Component development), SE24 (Class Builder for controllers)
  Debugging Tools: Web Dynpro debugger, ABAP debugger
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WD275 indicates that a control operation is being attempted on a wizard step that does not permit it. To resolve, verify the step’s configuration, ensure navigation and event handling logic is correct, and debug the application to identify why the operation is disallowed.
  
  If you provide the exact scenario or code snippet where this error occurs, I can help with a more specific solution.