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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WD - Workflow definition
Message number: 515
Message text: Task definition '&' not found
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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:
wd_this->fire_task( task_name )
) is empty or incorrect.Check the Task Name:
Verify Task Definition:
Check Task Scope:
Activate Objects:
Debugging:
fire_task
or navigation method is correct.Check for Custom Code:
WD_COMPONENT_CONTROLLER->FIRE_TASK
WD_WINDOW->FIRE_TASK
Aspect | Details |
---|---|
Error | WD515 Task definition '&' not found |
Cause | Task name missing, incorrect, or task not defined in Web Dynpro component/window |
Solution | Verify and correct task name, define missing task, activate objects, debug task name |
Tools | SE80 (Web Dynpro ABAP Workbench), Debugger |
Related | Web Dynpro navigation, task firing methods, SAP Notes for Web Dynpro issues |
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