How To Fix WFF_FORM_GENERATOR112 - Form could not be generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Form could not be generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_FORM_GENERATOR112 - Form could not be generated ?

  The SAP error message WFF_FORM_GENERATOR112: Form could not be generated typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow when the system is unable to generate or display a workflow form. This can happen during the execution of a workflow step that requires a form to be shown to the user, but the form generation fails.
  
  Cause
  The main causes for the error WFF_FORM_GENERATOR112 are:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Form Definition:
  
  The workflow form (usually a Web Dynpro or SAP GUI form) assigned to the workflow step is not properly defined or is missing.
  The form name or form interface specified in the workflow step is incorrect or does not exist.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  The user executing the workflow does not have the necessary authorizations to access or generate the form.
  
  
  
  Transport or System Inconsistencies:
  
  The form or related objects were not transported correctly between systems (e.g., from development to production).
  The form is inactive or has inconsistencies in the system.
  
  
  
  Technical Issues in Form Generation:
  
  Errors in the underlying Web Dynpro component or SAPscript/Smartform.
  Missing or incorrect parameters passed to the form.
  Runtime errors in the form logic.
  
  
  
  Workflow Container Issues:
  
  Required container elements or data for the form are missing or incorrectly mapped.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WFF_FORM_GENERATOR112 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Workflow Step Configuration:
  
  Go to the workflow builder (transaction SWDD).
  Check the step that triggers the form.
  Verify the form name and interface assigned to the step.
  Ensure the form exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Verify the Form Object:
  
  If it is a Web Dynpro form, check the Web Dynpro component in transaction SE80.
  If it is a SAPscript or Smartform, check the form in transactions SE71 or SMARTFORMS.
  Activate the form if it is inactive.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the workflow and access the form.
  Check roles and authorizations related to workflow and form execution.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container and Parameters:
  
  Verify that all required container elements are correctly filled and mapped.
  Use transaction SWUS or SWI1 to analyze workflow logs and container contents.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport or System Issues:
  
  If the form was recently transported, verify the transport logs.
  Re-import or re-activate the form if necessary.
  
  
  
  Debug the Form Generation:
  
  Use debugging tools to trace the form generation process.
  Check for runtime errors in the form logic or Web Dynpro component.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the message number or keywords.
  For example, SAP Note 1234567 (example) might address known issues with form generation.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD – Workflow Builder
  SWI1 – Workflow Log
  SWUS – Workflow Container
  SE80 – Object Navigator (for Web Dynpro)
  SE71 – SAPscript form maintenance
  SMARTFORMS – Smartform maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Help and Documentation:
  
  SAP Workflow documentation on form integration.
  SAP Web Dynpro documentation if using Web Dynpro forms.
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WFF_FORM_GENERATOR errors.
  
  
  
  
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  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WFF_FORM_GENERATOR112: Form could not be generated
  
  
  Cause
  Missing/incorrect form, authorization issues, transport problems, container errors
  
  
  Solution
  Verify form existence and activation, check workflow step config, check authorizations, debug form, check container data
  
  
  Tools
  SWDD, SWI1, SWUS, SE80, SE71, SMARTFORMS
  
  
  Additional
  Check SAP Notes and documentation for known issues
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more details about the workflow and form type, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.