How To Fix WFF_FORM_GENERATOR001 - Internal Error: XSLT & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFF_FORM_GENERATOR - Web Financials Forms: Form Generator

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Internal Error: XSLT & not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_FORM_GENERATOR001 - Internal Error: XSLT & not found ?

  The SAP error message:
  WFF_FORM_GENERATOR001 Internal Error: XSLT & not found
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Adobe Forms when the system tries to process or generate a form using XSLT transformations, but the required XSLT file or resource is missing or cannot be found.
  
  Cause
  
  Missing or incorrect XSLT file: The system expects a specific XSLT file to transform XML data into the desired output format (e.g., PDF, HTML). If this file is missing, deleted, or not properly transported to the system, the error occurs.
  Incorrect path or reference: The workflow or form configuration might be pointing to an incorrect or non-existent XSLT file.
  Transport issues: Sometimes, during transport between systems (DEV ? QA ? PROD), the XSLT files are not included or are corrupted.
  Authorization or access issues: The user or system might not have the necessary permissions to access the XSLT file.
  Corrupted or incomplete form or workflow configuration: The form or workflow might be referencing an XSLT file that was never uploaded or was deleted.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the XSLT file existence:
  
  Verify that the required XSLT file exists in the system.
  For Adobe Forms, check the form interface and the associated XSLT files in transaction SFP (Form Builder).
  For workflows, check the workflow container or the relevant step that calls the XSLT.
  
  
  
  Verify the path and references:
  
  Ensure that the workflow or form configuration points to the correct XSLT file name and path.
  Check the workflow step or form interface for any hardcoded or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Re-import or re-activate the form or workflow:
  
  If the XSLT file is missing, re-import the form or workflow from the development system.
  Activate the form or workflow again to regenerate the necessary XSLT files.
  
  
  
  Check transport logs:
  
  If the issue appeared after a transport, verify that the transport included the XSLT files.
  Re-transport the missing files if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to access the XSLT files.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address bugs or known issues related to this error.
  Example SAP Note: 2049933 - "Error WFF_FORM_GENERATOR001 Internal Error: XSLT & not found" (if available).
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SFP (Form Builder): Used to create and maintain Adobe Forms and their associated XSLT files.
  Workflow Builder (SWDD): Used to check workflow steps and container elements.
  Transaction SE80: To check development objects and their references.
  SAP Help Portal: Documentation on Adobe Forms and Workflow processing.
  SAP Community: Forums and discussions where similar issues are discussed.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect XSLT file, wrong reference, transport issues, or authorization problems
  
  
  Solution
  Verify existence and path of XSLT, re-import/re-activate form or workflow, check transports and authorizations
  
  
  Tools
  SFP, SWDD, SE80, Transport Logs
  
  
  SAP Notes
  Check for relevant SAP Notes addressing this error
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., whether this happens during workflow execution, form generation, or a specific transaction), I can help tailor the solution further.