How To Fix WFF_FORM_GENERATOR104 - &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 104

• Message text: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_FORM_GENERATOR104 - & ?

  SAP Error Message: WFF_FORM_GENERATOR104 &
  
  1. Cause of the Error
  The error message WFF_FORM_GENERATOR104 & typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow when there is an issue with the form generation process. The ampersand (&) usually represents a placeholder for additional information or a parameter that is missing or incorrect.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or incorrect form template: The workflow is trying to generate a form (e.g., a task container form or a workflow form) but cannot find the specified form or the form is not properly maintained.
  Incorrect or missing parameters: The form generator expects certain parameters or data elements that are not provided or are invalid.
  Authorization issues: The user or system does not have the necessary authorizations to access or generate the form.
  Transport or system inconsistencies: The form or related objects might not be properly transported or activated in the system.
  Technical issues in the form generation program: There might be a bug or inconsistency in the form generation logic or the workflow container.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the WFF_FORM_GENERATOR104 & error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the exact error text:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or check the workflow log to get the full error message and the parameter replacing &.
  This will give more context about what exactly is missing or incorrect.
  
  
  
  Verify the form assignment:
  
  Go to the workflow task or step where the form is generated.
  Check the form name or template assigned in the task container or in the workflow step.
  Use transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to inspect the workflow and task.
  
  
  
  Check the form existence and activation:
  
  Use transaction SMARTFORMS or SE71 (SAPscript) to verify that the form exists and is active.
  If the form is missing, create or import the required form.
  
  
  
  Check the parameters and container elements:
  
  Ensure that all required parameters for the form are correctly passed from the workflow container.
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to analyze the workflow container contents.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to access the form and workflow objects.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Transport and system consistency:
  
  If the form or workflow was recently transported, ensure that all related objects are properly imported and activated.
  Re-activate the workflow and form objects if necessary.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, debug the form generation program or workflow container processing to identify missing or incorrect data.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SMARTFORMS - Form maintenance for Smart Forms
  SE71 - SAPscript form maintenance
  SU53 - Authorization check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WFF_FORM_GENERATOR104.
  Check SAP Workflow and Form generation guides for best practices.
  
  
  
  Common Workflow Form Issues:
  
  Missing container elements
  Incorrect form assignment in workflow tasks
  Authorization problems
  Transport inconsistencies
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing/incorrect form, missing parameters, authorization issues, transport problems
  
  
  Solution
  Verify form assignment, check form existence and activation, check parameters, authorizations, debug if needed
  
  
  Related Info
  Use transactions SWI1, SWDD, SMARTFORMS, SE71, SU53; check SAP Notes and documentation
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact full error message text (including the parameter replacing &), I can help you with a more precise diagnosis.