How To Fix WFF_FORM_GENERATOR100 - ------------------ General Form Generator -------------------------------

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 100

• Message text: ------------------ General Form Generator -------------------------------

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_FORM_GENERATOR100 - ------------------ General Form Generator ------------------------------- ?

  The SAP error message WFF_FORM_GENERATOR100 typically relates to issues encountered in the Workflow Form Generator. This component is responsible for generating and displaying forms used in SAP Business Workflow.
  
  Error Message Overview
  
  Message Class: WFF_FORM_GENERATOR
  Message Number: 100
  Message Text: (varies, but generally related to form generation failure)
  
  
  Common Causes
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Form Definition:
  
  The form assigned to the workflow step is not defined or incorrectly specified.
  The form name or form interface might be missing or inconsistent.
  
  
  
  Transport or Repository Issues:
  
  The form object might not be transported correctly between systems.
  The form might be locked or corrupted in the SAP repository.
  
  
  
  Authorization Problems:
  
  The user executing the workflow does not have sufficient authorization to access or generate the form.
  
  
  
  Technical Issues in Form Generator:
  
  Problems with the SAP form generator tool (e.g., Smart Forms, SAPscript).
  Missing or inconsistent form interface parameters.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Workflow Configuration:
  
  The workflow step is not properly linked to the form.
  The binding between workflow container elements and form interface parameters is incorrect.
  
  
  
  
  Typical Solutions
  
  
  Check Form Existence and Consistency:
  
  Verify that the form exists in the system (transaction SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms or SE71 for SAPscript).
  Check that the form interface matches the workflow container elements.
  
  
  
  Verify Workflow Configuration:
  
  In transaction PFTC or SWDD, check the workflow step and ensure the form is correctly assigned.
  Confirm that the container elements are properly bound to the form interface parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the form and workflow.
  Check roles and authorizations related to workflow and form execution.
  
  
  
  Transport and Repository Checks:
  
  If the form was recently transported, verify the transport logs and ensure the form is correctly imported.
  Check for locks on the form object (SE03 or SE09).
  
  
  
  Debugging and Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Workflow Logs) to analyze the error in detail.
  Use debugging tools to trace the form generation process.
  Check system logs (SM21) and short dumps (ST22) for related errors.
  
  
  
  Regenerate or Recreate the Form:
  
  If the form is corrupted, try regenerating or recreating it.
  Test the form independently outside the workflow to ensure it works.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WFF_FORM_GENERATOR100 in the SAP Support Portal for specific patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SMARTFORMS – Manage Smart Forms.
  SE71 – Manage SAPscript forms.
  SWDD – Workflow Builder.
  PFTC – Task maintenance.
  SWI1 – Workflow log.
  ST22 – Dump analysis.
  SM21 – System log.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal documentation on Workflow and Form Generator.
  SAP Workflow Administration guides.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing/incorrect form, authorization issues, transport problems, workflow misconfiguration
  
  
  Solution
  Verify form existence, check workflow and container bindings, ensure authorizations, debug logs, regenerate form
  
  
  Related Info
  Use transactions SMARTFORMS, SWDD, SWI1, check SAP Notes and system logs
  
  
  
  
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