How To Fix WD460 - Enter a time unit for time interval '&'

WD460 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 460

• Message text: Enter a time unit for time interval '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD460 - Enter a time unit for time interval '&' ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WD460 Enter a time unit for time interval '&'
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in Web Dynpro applications when a time interval is expected as input, but the time unit (such as seconds, minutes, hours, days) is missing or not entered by the user. The placeholder '&' in the message is replaced by the specific time interval field or context.
  In other words, the application requires both a numeric value and a corresponding time unit to process the time interval correctly. If the time unit is omitted, the system cannot interpret the interval and throws this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When a user inputs a time interval but leaves the time unit field blank.
  When the time unit is not properly bound or passed in the Web Dynpro context.
  When the UI element for the time unit is missing or not visible due to configuration or