How To Fix WFF_FORM_GENERATOR105 - Internal error: Invalid template category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Internal error: Invalid template category &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_FORM_GENERATOR105 - Internal error: Invalid template category &1 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WFF_FORM_GENERATOR105 Internal error: Invalid template category &1
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in the SAP Workflow system when the form generator encounters an invalid or undefined template category while trying to generate or process a form. The placeholder &1 in the message is replaced by the actual template category value that is considered invalid.
  Common causes include:
  
  The template category specified in the workflow or form configuration does not exist or is not recognized by the system.
  The template category is incorrectly maintained or corrupted in the system.
  Custom or third-party templates that are not properly registered or integrated.
  Inconsistent or missing entries in the form template repository or related customizing tables.
  Transport or system upgrade issues that caused template categories to be missing or inconsistent.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Template Category:
  
  Identify the template category value causing the error (from the message or logs).
  Verify if this template category exists in the system.
  Use transaction SMARTFORMS or SFP (for Adobe forms) to check the templates and their categories.
  
  
  
  Verify Workflow/Form Configuration:
  
  Check the workflow step or form interface where the template category is assigned.
  Ensure the template category is correctly maintained and valid.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing:
  
  Use transaction SPRO and navigate to the relevant workflow or form customizing to verify template categories.
  For SAPscript or Smart Forms, check the form attributes and categories.
  
  
  
  Check Table Entries:
  
  Check tables like TFTIT (Form Template Categories) or other relevant tables depending on the form technology.
  Ensure the template category exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Re-import or Re-register Templates:
  
  If the template category is missing due to transport or upgrade issues, re-import the relevant transport or re-register the templates.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, debug the form generation process to identify where the invalid category is being passed.
  Check the program or function module generating the form for hardcoded or incorrect template category values.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WFF_FORM_GENERATOR105 or the specific template category issue.
  Apply any relevant SAP Notes or patches.
  If unresolved, raise an OSS message with SAP including detailed logs and system information.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SMARTFORMS – Manage Smart Forms.
  SFP – Adobe Form Builder.
  SWDD – Workflow Builder.
  SPRO – Customizing.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  TFTIT – Form Template Categories.
  TFTIT and related tables depending on form technology.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to form generation errors and template categories.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Workflow and Form Integration.
  SAP Workflow and Form configuration guides.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WFF_FORM_GENERATOR105 Internal error: Invalid template category &1 indicates that the form generator encountered an unrecognized or invalid template category. The resolution involves verifying and correcting the template category in the workflow/form configuration, ensuring the template exists and is properly maintained, and applying any necessary SAP Notes or patches.