How To Fix WD428 - Selected command is not allowed for this node

WD428 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Selected command is not allowed for this node

What causes this issue?

With the functions <LS>cancel work item</> or <LS>set work item to
obsolete </> you can only process activities, user decisions or wait
steps.

System Response

All other step types are not permitted.

How to fix this error?

Choose an activity, user decision or a wait step.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD428 - Selected command is not allowed for this node ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WD428: Selected command is not allowed for this node:
  
  Error Message
  WD428: Selected command is not allowed for this node
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in the Web Dynpro ABAP environment when a user or program tries to execute a command or action on a UI element (node) that does not support that particular command. In Web Dynpro, nodes represent parts of the context or UI elements, and certain commands (like navigation, modification, or selection) are only valid for specific node types or states.
  Common causes include:
  
  Attempting to perform an operation (e.g., navigation, selection, or modification) on a node that is not designed to handle it.
  Trying to execute a command on a node that is not currently active or visible.
  Using an incorrect node reference or context node in the code.
  Trying to perform a command on a node that is read-only or does not allow the requested