How To Fix WD521 - Object type & does not support search for existing objects


WD521 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WD - Workflow definition

  • Message number: 521

  • Message text: Object type & does not support search for existing objects

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  • How to fix this error?

    Please choose a valid object type name.
    It must begin with a letter and be followed by letters or numbers.
    Names must not contain any blanks. Uppercase and lowercase are not
    distinguished.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD521 - Object type & does not support search for existing objects ?
    The SAP error message:
    WD521: Object type & does not support search for existing objects
    
    
    Cause: This error occurs in Web Dynpro applications when the framework tries to perform a search for existing objects of a certain object type, but the object type in question does not support this operation. In other words, the object type you are working with does not have the necessary implementation or configuration to allow searching for existing instances. Typically, this happens when: The object type is not designed to support search operations. The search help or search method for the object type is not implemented or assigned. The Web Dynpro component or application tries to invoke a search for an object type that only supports creation or display, but not searching.
    Solution: To resolve this error, consider the following steps: Check Object Type Configuration: Verify if the object type you are working with is supposed to support search operations. In the Web Dynpro component or the

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