How To Fix WD522 - Container element '&' does not refer to an object

WD522 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Container element '&' does not refer to an object

What causes this issue?

In order to trigger an event, a container element must be specified
that refers to an object. You can then trigger a possible event for
this object.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter an appropriate container element.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD522 - Container element '&' does not refer to an object ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WD522 Container element '&' does not refer to an object
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in Web Dynpro ABAP applications when the code tries to access a container element (usually a UI element or context node) that is either:
  
  Not instantiated (i.e., the object reference is NULL or not yet created).
  Incorrectly referenced by name (the element name is wrong or does not exist in the current context).
  The container element is expected to be an object reference but is actually empty or invalid.
  
  In other words, the program tries to dereference a container element that does not point to a valid object instance.
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Accessing a UI element (e.g., input field, button) that has not been created or initialized.
  Accessing a context node or attribute that is not bound or has no data.
  Using an incorrect name or key to get a container element.
  Trying to use a reference