How To Fix WD515 - Task definition '&' not found

WD515 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 515

• Message text: Task definition '&' not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD515 - Task definition '&' not found ?

  The SAP error message:
  WD515 Task definition '&' not found
  typically occurs in the context of Web Dynpro ABAP applications.
  
  Cause
  This error means that the Web Dynpro runtime is trying to execute a task (an action or a navigation step) identified by a task definition name, but it cannot find the task definition with the given name in the component controller or the window controller.
  The placeholder '&' in the message is replaced by the actual task name at runtime. If you see '&' literally, it might indicate that the task name is empty or not properly passed.
  Common causes include:
  
  The task name passed to the method (e.g., wd_this->fire_task( task_name )) is empty or incorrect.
  The task definition was not created or was deleted in the Web Dynpro component.
  Typo or mismatch in the task name string.
  The task is defined in a different controller or component and is not accessible in the current context.
  The component or application