How To Fix WFF_FORM_GENERATOR113 - Generation error: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Generation error: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_FORM_GENERATOR113 - Generation error: &1 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WFF_FORM_GENERATOR113 Generation error: &1
  
  Cause
  This error occurs during the generation of workflow forms in SAP, specifically when the form generator encounters a problem. The placeholder &1 is replaced by a more specific error message or code that indicates the exact issue.
  Common causes include:
  
  Syntax errors or inconsistencies in the workflow container or form interface.
  Missing or incorrect data elements or structures referenced in the form.
  Problems with the form interface or the binding of container elements.
  Issues in the workflow template or task that prevent the form from being generated properly.
  Transport or system inconsistencies where the form or interface is not properly imported or activated.
  Authorization issues preventing the form generation.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the detailed error message:
  
  Look at the actual message replacing &1 to understand the specific problem.
  
  
  Verify the form interface:  
  
  Go to transaction SWF_FORMGEN or SWF_FORMGEN (Form Generator) and check the interface used by the workflow form.
  Ensure all container elements are correctly defined and consistent with the workflow container.
  
  
  
  Check the workflow container:  
  
  Use transaction PFTC or SWDD (Workflow Builder) to verify that the container elements used in the form are correctly defined and mapped.
  Make sure the data types and structures match.
  
  
  
  Activate and regenerate the form:  
  
  Regenerate the form interface and the form itself.
  Activate all related objects (workflow template, tasks, form interface).
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:  
  
  Ensure the user generating the form has the necessary authorizations for workflow and form generation.
  
  
  
  Transport and system consistency:  
  
  If the form or interface was transported, verify that all dependent objects are correctly imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:  
  
  If the problem persists, debug the form generation process to identify where it fails.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SWF_FORMGEN – Workflow Form Generator
  SWDD – Workflow Builder
  PFTC – Maintain Tasks
  SE80 – Object Navigator (to check form interfaces and function modules)
  SE37 – Function Module Builder (to check generated function modules for forms)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WFF_FORM_GENERATOR113.
  Check SAP Help Portal for workflow form generation guidelines.
  
  
  
  General Tips:
  
  Always ensure that the workflow container and form interface are synchronized.
  Keep the workflow and form objects activated after changes.
  Use the workflow log and trace to get more details on errors.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact text replacing &1, I can help diagnose the issue more precisely.