How To Fix WFF_FORM_SERVER206 - CL_WFF_FORM_INSTANCE: Missing reference to CL_WFF_FORM_DATA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 206

• Message text: CL_WFF_FORM_INSTANCE: Missing reference to CL_WFF_FORM_DATA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_FORM_SERVER206 - CL_WFF_FORM_INSTANCE: Missing reference to CL_WFF_FORM_DATA ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WFF_FORM_SERVER206: CL_WFF_FORM_INSTANCE: Missing reference to CL_WFF_FORM_DATA
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the SAP Workflow framework when the workflow form instance (CL_WFF_FORM_INSTANCE) tries to access or manipulate form data but cannot find or reference the required form data class (CL_WFF_FORM_DATA). 
  In other words, the workflow form instance expects a reference to the form data container class (CL_WFF_FORM_DATA), but this reference is missing or not properly instantiated. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect or missing binding of the workflow container to the form data.
  The form data object not being passed or initialized correctly in the workflow.
  Custom workflow or form modifications where the form data reference is not properly maintained.
  Issues in the workflow template or task where the form data is expected but not provided.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Workflow Container Bindings:
  
  Go to the workflow builder (transaction SWDD).
  Open the relevant workflow and check