How To Fix WD387 - Transfer format/group applied from proxy; see the long text

WD387 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 387

• Message text: Transfer format/group applied from proxy; see the long text

What causes this issue?

The transfer format or the transfer format group has changed in the
initiating Web activity that also fills the workflow proxy.
The current step that works on the basis of the workflow proxy has the
same transfer format. Therefore, the transfer format/transfer format
group must be transferred from the initiating Web activity.

System Response

Transfer takes place automatically and in certain circumstances the
function entered is also replaced by another. Note that technical
parameter settings can be lost.
If you do not agree with the changes, leave the step by choosing
<ZK>Cancel</> and use the original transfer format again in the initial
Web activity.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD387 - Transfer format/group applied from proxy; see the long text ?

  The SAP error message WD387 with the text:
  "Transfer format/group applied from proxy; see the long text"
  typically occurs in the context of Web Dynpro ABAP applications, especially when dealing with data transfer between components or proxies.
  
  Cause
  This message is informational and indicates that a transfer format or transfer group has been applied from a proxy object during the data transfer process. It usually appears when the system uses a proxy to transfer data between Web Dynpro components or between a Web Dynpro component and an external service.
  
  The transfer format/group controls how data is serialized and deserialized during the transfer.
  The message is triggered when the system detects that the transfer format/group is being applied from the proxy object rather than from the local component or context.
  It is often related to the use of component controllers, interface controllers, or context mapping where proxies are involved.
  
  
  Solution
  Since WD387 is generally an informational message rather than an