How To Fix WD286 - Enter expression with reference to multi-line element

WD286 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Enter expression with reference to multi-line element

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD286 - Enter expression with reference to multi-line element ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WD286 - Enter expression with reference to multi-line element
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in Web Dynpro ABAP when you are trying to enter or define an expression that references a multi-line element (i.e., a table or internal table) incorrectly. The system expects an expression that refers to a single-line element (a structure or scalar value), but the expression you provided points to a multi-line element without specifying a particular line or index.
  In other words, the error is triggered because the expression is ambiguous or incomplete when it comes to handling multi-line context elements. For example, if you try to bind a UI element that expects a single value to a context node (which is multi-line) without specifying a particular row or attribute, this error will appear.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When binding UI elements (like input fields, text fields) to context nodes that are multi-line without specifying a particular attribute or