How To Fix WD431 - Select entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Select entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD431 - Select entries ?

  SAP Error Message WD431: "Select entries"
  
  1. Cause
  The error message WD431 "Select entries" typically occurs in SAP Web Dynpro applications when a user action requires selecting one or more entries from a list or table, but no entries have been selected. This message is a prompt to the user to make a selection before proceeding.
  In other words:
  
  The application expects the user to select one or more rows/items.
  The user tries to perform an action (e.g., delete, edit, process) without selecting any entries.
  The system raises this message to prevent further processing without a valid selection.
  
  
  2. Solution
  
  
  User Action:
  
  The user should select at least one entry (row/item) from the list or table before triggering the action that caused the message.
  
  
  Developer/Technical Solution:
  
  If you are developing or customizing the Web Dynpro application, ensure that:
  
  The selection check is implemented before processing the action.
  Proper messages like WD431 are displayed when no selection is made.
  The UI clearly indicates that selection is required (e.g., checkboxes, highlight rows).
  If the message appears unexpectedly, verify that the selection binding or context node is correctly set and that the UI elements are properly linked to the context.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Message Class: WD (Web Dynpro)
  
  
  Message Number: 431
  
  
  Typical Scenario:
  
  Actions like "Delete Selected Items," "Edit Selected," or "Process Selected" in Web Dynpro applications.
  
  
  Where to Check:  
  
  Web Dynpro component views and controllers handling the selection.
  Context nodes and UI elements (tables, lists) for proper binding.
  Action handlers for selection validation logic.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  There might not be a specific SAP Note for this generic message, but checking SAP Help Portal or Web Dynpro development guides can provide best practices for handling selections.
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No entries selected when selection is required.
  
  
  Solution
  Select one or more entries before proceeding.
  
  
  Context
  Web Dynpro applications requiring user selection.
  
  
  
  
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