How To Fix WD322 - Document template '&' is not used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 322

• Message text: Document template '&' is not used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD322 - Document template '&' is not used ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WD322 Document template '&' is not used
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Web Dynpro when a document template specified in the application is not being used or recognized by the system. The placeholder & in the message typically represents the name or identifier of the document template that the system expects to find or use but cannot.
  Common causes include:
  
  The document template name is incorrect or misspelled in the configuration or code.
  The document template has not been assigned or linked properly in the Web Dynpro application.
  The document template is missing or not uploaded in the system.
  The application logic expects a document template to be used, but none is assigned or the template is not referenced correctly.
  There might be a mismatch between the template name in the code and the actual template available in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WD322 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Document Template Name:
  
  Verify the exact name of the document template used in the Web Dynpro component or application.
  Ensure that the name matches exactly with the template uploaded or maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Template Assignment:
  
  In the Web Dynpro component, check the configuration where the document template is assigned.
  Make sure the template is properly linked to the context node or UI element that requires it.
  
  
  
  Upload or Maintain the Document Template:
  
  If the template is missing, upload it again via the appropriate transaction or tool.
  For example, if using SAP Smart Forms or Adobe Forms, ensure the form is active and available.
  
  
  
  Check Application Logic:
  
  Review the code or configuration to ensure that the document template is actually being called or used.
  Sometimes, the template is defined but not referenced in the code, leading to this warning/error.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the application was transported from one system to another, verify that the document templates were also transported correctly.
  Missing templates in the target system can cause this error.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use the debugger to check at runtime which template name is being passed.
  Confirm that the template is loaded and used as expected.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to WD322 for any patches or known issues.
  Transactions/Tools:
  
  Use transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) to check Web Dynpro components and their configurations.
  Use transaction SMARTFORMS or SFP (for Adobe Forms) to check the document templates.
  
  
  Web Dynpro Documentation: Review SAP Web Dynpro documentation on document templates and their usage.
  Common Context: This error is common when integrating document templates (like Smart Forms or Adobe Forms) into Web Dynpro applications for output generation.
  
  
  Summary:
  The WD322 error indicates that a specified document template is not being used or found in the Web Dynpro application. The solution involves verifying the template name, ensuring it is properly assigned and available in the system, and correcting any mismatches or missing references.
  
  If you provide the exact context or code snippet where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.