How To Fix WD526 - Invalid reference time point for ID '&'. It Will be ignored.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 526

• Message text: Invalid reference time point for ID '&'. It Will be ignored.

What causes this issue?

The reference time can be:
WIS: Calculation of the time starts when the work item is created.
WFS: Calculation of the time starts when the workflow starts.
EXP: An expression must be specified that refers to a timestamp (for
example, when the document was created).

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?

Select one of the options above. Other time points are ignored at
runtime.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD526 - Invalid reference time point for ID '&'. It Will be ignored. ?

  The SAP error message:
  WD526 Invalid reference time point for ID '&'. It will be ignored.
  Explanation / Cause:
  This error occurs in the Web Dynpro ABAP environment, specifically related to time-dependent data or time points used in context nodes or UI elements. The message indicates that an invalid or undefined reference time point has been specified for a particular ID (the '&' is a placeholder for the actual ID).
  In Web Dynpro, time-dependent context nodes or attributes can have reference time points to determine the validity or applicability of data at certain times. If the system encounters a time point that is not valid or not properly initialized, it raises this warning/error and ignores the invalid time point.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect or missing time point values in the context node.
  Time points that are not properly set or initialized in the component controller or view controller.
  Programming errors where the time point is dynamically set but the value is invalid or null.
  Issues in the configuration or metadata of the time-dependent context node.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the context node and attributes:
  
  Verify that the time-dependent context node has valid time points assigned.
  Ensure that the time point attribute is correctly initialized and populated before it is used.
  
  
  
  Debug the Web Dynpro component:
  
  Use the debugger to check the value of the time point at runtime.
  Identify where the invalid time point is being set or passed.
  
  
  
  Review the code or configuration:
  
  If the time point is set programmatically, ensure that the value is valid and corresponds to a proper time format.
  If the time point is derived from user input or external data, validate the input before assigning it.
  
  
  
  Check for notes or patches:
  
  Sometimes, this message can be related to known issues in certain SAP versions. Check SAP Notes for any relevant fixes or recommendations.
  
  
  
  Ignore if harmless:
  
  In some cases, this message is a warning rather than a critical error and can be safely ignored if it does not affect functionality.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Web Dynpro ABAP Time-Dependent Context Nodes: These nodes allow you to model data that changes over time. Proper handling of time points is essential.
  SAP Help Portal: Look for documentation on time-dependent context nodes and time points in Web Dynpro ABAP.
  SAP Notes: Search for message number WD526 or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Debugging Web Dynpro Applications: Use the Web Dynpro debugger to trace context node values and time points.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid or undefined reference time point used in a time-dependent context node or UI element.
  
  
  Effect
  The invalid time point is ignored; may cause unexpected behavior or warnings.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct the time point values in the context node; debug and validate inputs.
  
  
  Additional
  Check SAP Notes and documentation for known issues; may be harmless in some cases.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact scenario or code snippet where this occurs, I can help you with a more specific solution.