Why is the shared object blank? Is this caused by a program error?

[Istvan]

The share function on ipad is completely out of order

This sounds like the same persistent OS bug that has been around caused by the Siri suggested sharing options. This used to happen to me. I do not have WhatsApp, however I would still have the issue. And it was intermittent. My fix was turning off the Siri suggested sharing: Settings>Siri & Search>Show when sharing>OFF You may need to restart your iPad after. Although you won’t have the convenience of the suggested sharing, you should be able to share after turning off suggested sharing.