How To Fix WD338 - Form '&' is not used

WD338 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Form '&' is not used

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WD338 - Details

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  SAP Error Message:
  WD338 Form '&' is not used
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of Web Dynpro ABAP when you try to use a form (layout) identified by the name '&' or a form name that resolves to '&'. The ampersand (&) is a special character and is not a valid form name. This typically happens if:
  
  The form name is dynamically determined but ends up being empty or unresolved, resulting in '&'.
  There is a programming or configuration error where the form name is not properly set or passed.
  The form name contains invalid characters or placeholders that are not replaced correctly.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In Web Dynpro ABAP, forms (layout elements) are referenced by their names. If the system tries to access a form named '&', it means the form name was not correctly specified or resolved. The system cannot find or use a form with this