How To Fix WD416 - Container element '&' is not multiline

WD416 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Container element '&' is not multiline

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD416 - Container element '&' is not multiline ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WD416 Container element '&' is not multiline
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in Web Dynpro ABAP when you try to assign or bind a multiline string (text with line breaks) to a container element that is defined as a single-line element. In other words, the container element (context attribute or UI element) is not designed to hold multiline text, but the data you are trying to put into it contains line breaks or multiple lines.
  For example, if you have a context attribute or UI element of type string (which is single-line) and you try to assign a text with newline characters (\n or CL_ABAP_CHAR_UTILITIES=>NEWLINE), the framework raises this error.
  
  Explanation
  
  Container element: This is typically a context attribute or UI element in Web Dynpro.
  Not multiline: The element is defined as a single-line string.
  '&': The placeholder in the error message is replaced by the name of the container element causing the issue.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Change the container