How To Fix WFF_FORM_GENERATOR101 - Generation terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Generation terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_FORM_GENERATOR101 - Generation terminated ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WFF_FORM_GENERATOR101 Generation terminated
  
  Cause
  The error message WFF_FORM_GENERATOR101 Generation terminated typically occurs during the generation of workflow forms in SAP. This message indicates that the form generation process was unexpectedly terminated or failed. Common causes include:
  
  Syntax errors or inconsistencies in the workflow form templates or associated scripts.
  Missing or incorrect data in the workflow container or context that the form depends on.
  Authorization issues preventing the form generation process from completing.
  System or transport inconsistencies, such as missing objects or incomplete transport imports.
  Issues with the form generator tool or related SAP components (e.g., Adobe Lifecycle Designer or SAP Smart Forms).
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration of the workflow or form interface.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WFF_FORM_GENERATOR101 Generation terminated error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Workflow Form Template:
  
  Review the form template used in the workflow.
  Look for syntax errors or missing elements.
  If using Adobe Forms, open the form in Adobe Lifecycle Designer and validate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Workflow Container and Context:
  
  Ensure all required container elements are correctly populated.
  Check that the data types and values passed to the form are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user generating the form has the necessary authorizations.
  Check authorization objects related to workflow and form generation.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs and Dumps:
  
  Use transaction ST22 to check for any short dumps related to the error.
  Use transaction SM21 to review system logs for related errors.
  
  
  
  Regenerate the Form:
  
  Try regenerating the form manually.
  Use transaction SWF_FORMGEN or the relevant form generation transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Transport and System Consistency:
  
  Ensure all related objects are correctly imported and active.
  Re-import transports if necessary.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WFF_FORM_GENERATOR101.
  Apply any relevant patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SWF_FORMGEN – Workflow form generation.
  SWI1 – Workflow log.
  ST22 – ABAP runtime errors.
  SM21 – System log.
  SFW5 – Switch framework (check if relevant business functions are active).
  
  
  
  SAP Components:
  
  Workflow (SAP_BASIS, SAP_WAPI)
  Adobe Lifecycle Designer (if Adobe Forms are used)
  SAP Smart Forms (if used)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes mentioning WFF_FORM_GENERATOR101.
  Example note numbers might vary depending on SAP version and scenario.
  
  
  
  
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  Cause
  Form generation process terminated due to syntax errors, missing data, authorization issues, or system inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution
  Validate form templates, check workflow container data, verify authorizations, review logs/dumps, regenerate form, check transports, apply SAP Notes.
  
  
  Related Info
  Transactions: SWF_FORMGEN, ST22, SM21; Components: Workflow, Adobe Forms; SAP Notes for patches.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., when exactly the error occurs, form type, SAP version), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.