How To Fix WD457 - Requested operation is only allowed on the start node of a block

WD457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Requested operation is only allowed on the start node of a block

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WD457 - Details

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  SAP Error Message:
  WD457 - Requested operation is only allowed on the start node of a block
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the Web Dynpro ABAP environment when an operation that is only valid on the start node of a UI element block is attempted on a different node (e.g., a child node or a node that is not the start node).
  In Web Dynpro, UI elements like blocks (containers for UI elements) have a hierarchical structure. Certain operations, such as setting focus, enabling/disabling, or manipulating the block, are only allowed on the start node of that block. If your code tries to perform such an operation on a node that is not the start node, the system raises this error.
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Trying to set the focus on a node that is not the start node of a block.
  Attempting to enable/disable or make visible/invisible a node