How To Fix WD466 - Container definition for event '&' not found


WD466 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WD - Workflow definition

  • Message number: 466

  • Message text: Container definition for event '&' not found

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD466 - Container definition for event '&' not found ?
    Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
    
    SAP Error Message:
    WD466 Container definition for event '&' not found
    
    
    Cause: This error occurs in the Web Dynpro ABAP environment when the framework tries to trigger an event on a UI element (like a button, link, etc.), but the event is not defined in the context of the UI element's container or component controller. More specifically: The event name (represented by '&' in the message) is not found in the container definition of the Web Dynpro component or view. This usually happens if the event handler method or event declaration is missing or incorrectly defined in the Web Dynpro component or view controller. It can also occur if the event is referenced in the UI element (e.g., in the layout XML or in the properties of the UI element) but the event is not declared in the corresponding controller. When does it

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