How To Fix WER214 - Please specify a message class

WER214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Please specify a message class

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER214 - Please specify a message class ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WER214 - Please specify a message class
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WER214 occurs when a program or transaction expects a message class to be specified but it is missing or not provided. In SAP, message classes are used to group related messages (errors, warnings, information) that can be called dynamically in ABAP programs or standard SAP transactions.
  This error typically arises in scenarios such as:
  
  When calling the function module or method that requires a message class parameter, but the parameter is empty or not passed.
  When a custom or standard program tries to display a message but the message class is not defined or incorrectly referenced.
  During message handling in workflows, reports, or dialog programs where the message class is mandatory.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify the Message Class:
  
  Ensure that the message class is correctly specified in the program or transaction.
  If you are a developer, check the code where the message is being called (e.g., MESSAGE statement) and