How To Fix WD400 - Function '&' not active/implemented

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Function '&' not active/implemented

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD400 - Function '&' not active/implemented ?

  The SAP error message:
  WD400 Function '&' not active/implemented
  typically occurs in the context of Web Dynpro ABAP applications.
  
  Cause
  This error indicates that a particular Web Dynpro function (method or action) referenced by the placeholder & is either:
  
  Not activated, or
  Not implemented in the Web Dynpro component or controller.
  
  The & symbol in the message is a placeholder for the actual function name that is missing or inactive.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Calling an action or method in the Web Dynpro component that has not been implemented.
  The function is defined but not activated in the Web Dynpro component.
  The Web Dynpro application is trying to invoke a function that does not exist in the current context.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Identify the function name:
  
  Check the actual error message in the system logs or trace to find the exact function name instead of &.
  If the message shows &, it might be a generic message or the function name is missing due to some issue.
  
  
  
  Check the Web Dynpro component:
  
  Open the Web Dynpro component in the ABAP Workbench (SE80).
  Navigate to the controller or component where the function is supposed to be implemented.
  Verify if the function (method or action) exists.
  
  
  
  Activate the function:
  
  If the function exists but is inactive, activate it.
  In Web Dynpro, methods and actions need to be activated explicitly.
  
  
  
  Implement the function:
  
  If the function is not implemented, implement the required logic.
  For actions, implement the event handler method.
  For methods, implement the method logic.
  
  
  
  Check the usage in the view or window:
  
  Verify that the UI elements (buttons, links) that trigger the function are correctly bound to the implemented actions or methods.
  
  
  
  Re-activate and test:
  
  After implementing and activating, re-activate the entire Web Dynpro component.
  Test the application again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  SE80 - ABAP Workbench for Web Dynpro development.
  SE24 - Class Builder (for methods).
  SE41 - Menu Painter (sometimes related to function activation).
  SM21 or ST22 - System logs and dumps for detailed error info.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to Web Dynpro function activation issues.
  Sometimes patches or support packages fix related bugs.
  
  
  
  Web Dynpro concepts:
  
  Actions are event handlers triggered by UI elements.
  Methods are reusable functions in controllers.
  Both need to be implemented and activated.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Web Dynpro function (method/action) not implemented or not activated.
  
  
  Solution
  Implement and activate the missing function in the Web Dynpro component/controller.
  
  
  Check
  Use SE80 to verify and activate functions; test after changes.
  
  
  Related
  Web Dynpro development concepts, SAP Notes, system logs for detailed error info.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact function name or context, I can help with more specific guidance.