How To Fix WFF_FORM_SERVER102 - Error occurred when renderring XML document (error code &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFF_FORM_SERVER - Web Financials Forms: Form Server

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Error occurred when renderring XML document (error code &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_FORM_SERVER102 - Error occurred when renderring XML document (error code &) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WFF_FORM_SERVER102 Error occurred when rendering XML document (error code &)  
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in SAP Workflow when the system tries to render a form (usually a workflow container form or a task form) based on an XML document, but encounters a problem during the XML processing or rendering phase. The placeholder (error code &) usually contains a specific error code or message that can give more details.
  Common causes include:
  
  Malformed or invalid XML: The XML document that is supposed to be rendered is not well-formed or contains invalid characters.
  Missing or incorrect form template: The form template (e.g., Adobe form, Smart Form, or SAPscript) linked to the workflow task is missing, corrupted, or incompatible.
  Authorization issues: The user or system does not have the necessary authorizations to access the form or related objects.
  Incorrect configuration: The workflow container elements or binding to the form fields are incorrect or incomplete.
  System or transport inconsistencies: Objects related to the form or workflow might be inconsistent or not properly transported between systems.
  Runtime errors in form processing: Errors in the form logic, such as scripting errors in Adobe forms or issues in Smart Form logic.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the detailed error message:
  
  Look at the exact error code or message in the placeholder &. This can be found in the workflow log or system log (transaction SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, or SM21).
  
  
  Validate the XML document:  
  
  Use transaction SFP (for Adobe forms) or SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms) to check the form.
  If possible, extract the XML and validate it using an XML validator to ensure it is well-formed.
  
  
  
  Check form assignment and configuration:  
  
  Verify that the correct form is assigned to the workflow task.
  Check the container element bindings to the form fields.
  Ensure that the form template exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:  
  
  Verify that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the form and related objects.
  Check authorization objects like S_FWF_FORM or others related to workflow forms.
  
  
  
  Check for transport or system inconsistencies:  
  
  Reimport or reactivate the form and workflow objects if necessary.
  Use transaction SE80 or SFP to activate the form again.
  
  
  
  Debug the form rendering:  
  
  Use debugging tools to trace the form rendering process.
  For Adobe forms, check the scripting and data binding.
  For Smart Forms, check the print program and form logic.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:  
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WFF_FORM_SERVER102 and the specific error code.
  Apply any relevant patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow log
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow tasks
  SFP - Adobe Forms
  SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms
  SE80 - Object Navigator
  SM21 - System log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WFF_FORM_SERVER102 and the specific error code.
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal documentation on Workflow and Forms integration.
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Malformed XML, missing/corrupt form, authorization issues, incorrect configuration
  
  
  Solution
  Check error details, validate XML, verify form assignment, check authorizations, debug
  
  
  Related Info
  Transactions: SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, SFP, SMARTFORMS; SAP Notes; SAP Help Portal documentation
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact error code or message in the placeholder &, I can help you with a more precise diagnosis and solution.