How To Fix WFF_FORM_GENERATOR002 - Internal Error: XSLT for Application &2 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Internal Error: XSLT for Application &2 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_FORM_GENERATOR002 - Internal Error: XSLT for Application &2 not found ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WFF_FORM_GENERATOR002 Internal Error: XSLT for Application &2 not found
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the SAP Workflow Form Generator tries to generate a form but cannot find the required XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations) file for the specified application. The placeholder &2 in the message is replaced by the application name or ID for which the XSLT is missing.
  In SAP Workflow, forms are often generated dynamically using XML data transformed by XSLT stylesheets. If the system cannot locate the XSLT file corresponding to the workflow application, it throws this error.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or deleted XSLT files for the workflow application.
  Incorrect or incomplete transport of workflow objects, including XSLT files.
  Incorrect configuration or missing entries in the workflow form generator customizing.
  The application ID referenced does not have an associated XSLT file in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check if the XSLT file exists:
  
  Use transaction SE80 or SE38 to check if the XSLT file for the application exists.
  The XSLT files are usually stored as text elements or in the repository under the workflow application.
  
  
  
  Re-import or restore missing XSLT files:
  
  If the XSLT file is missing, try to restore it from a backup or transport request.
  If you have a transport request that contains the workflow application, re-import it to ensure all related objects, including XSLT files, are imported.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Form Generator customizing:
  
  Use transaction SWF_FORMGEN or SWF_XSLT (depending on your SAP version) to check the configuration of the form generator.
  Ensure that the application ID is correctly linked to the XSLT file.
  
  
  
  Regenerate or recreate the XSLT:
  
  If the XSLT file is corrupted or missing, regenerate it using the Workflow Form Generator tools.
  You can also create a new XSLT file for the application if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user running the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the XSLT files.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  For example, SAP Note 1234567 (example) might provide patches or instructions.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWF_FORMGEN – Workflow Form Generator
  SWF_XSLT – Manage XSLT files for workflow
  SE80 – Object Navigator (to check repository objects)
  SE38 – ABAP Editor (to check programs or text elements)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation:
  
  Workflow Form Generator documentation
  SAP Help Portal on Workflow and Form Generation
  
  
  
  Typical Scenario:
  
  When a workflow triggers a form generation (e.g., for task confirmation), the system uses XML data and transforms it via XSLT to produce the form output (PDF, HTML, etc.). Missing XSLT files break this process.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact application ID or context, I can help you with more specific steps or code snippets.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or inaccessible XSLT file for workflow application
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and restore XSLT files; check configuration; re-import transports; regenerate XSLT if needed
  
  
  Related
  Transactions SWF_FORMGEN, SWF_XSLT; SAP Notes; Workflow Form Generator documentation
  
  
  
  
  Let me know if you need help with specific steps or further troubleshooting!