How To Fix WFF_FORM_SERVER210 - Error when saving form header data (GUID &, version &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Error when saving form header data (GUID &, version &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_FORM_SERVER210 - Error when saving form header data (GUID &, version &) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WFF_FORM_SERVER210 Error when saving form header data (GUID &, version &)
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in SAP Workflow when there is a problem saving the form header data related to a workflow form. The root causes can include:
  
  Database issues: Problems with the underlying database tables where form header data is stored (e.g., table SWW_FORM_DATA or related tables).
  Authorization issues: The user or system does not have sufficient authorization to update or save the form data.
  Inconsistent or corrupted form data: The form data might be inconsistent or corrupted, causing the save operation to fail.
  Version conflicts: The version number of the form data being saved does not match the expected version, leading to concurrency or locking issues.
  Transport or system inconsistencies: If the workflow or form definitions were recently transported or changed, inconsistencies might cause this error.
  Custom code or enhancements: Customizations or user exits related to form processing might cause errors during save.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to save workflow form data.
  Check roles and authorizations related to workflow and form processing (e.g., S_WF_FMC, S_WF_FIA).
  
  
  
  Check Database Tables:
  
  Look for inconsistencies or locks in tables like SWW_FORM_DATA, SWW_FORM_HEADER.
  Use transaction SE16 or SE16N to inspect these tables for the GUID and version mentioned in the error.
  Check for database locks or inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow and Form Versions:
  
  Ensure that the form version being saved matches the expected version.
  If there is a version mismatch, try to refresh or regenerate the form.
  Use transaction SWF_FORM or SWF_FORM_EDITOR to check the form definitions.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport or System Issues:
  
  If the workflow or form was recently transported, verify that all related objects are correctly imported.
  Check for inconsistencies in the transport logs.
  
  
  
  Debug or Analyze Logs:
  
  Use transaction ST22 to check for any short dumps related to this error.
  Use transaction SM21 to check system logs.
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to analyze workflow logs and errors.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If there are any user exits, BAdIs, or enhancements related to form saving, review and debug them.
  Temporarily disable custom code to isolate the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WFF_FORM_SERVER210.
  Common SAP Notes might provide patches or corrections for known bugs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Workflow Form Processing: The error relates to the SAP Business Workflow form processing framework, which stores form data in the database with a unique GUID and version.
  Transactions:
  
  SWF_FORM – Workflow form management.
  SWF_FORM_EDITOR – Edit workflow forms.
  SWI1 – Workflow log.
  ST22 – ABAP dump analysis.
  SM21 – System log.
  
  
  Tables:
  
  SWW_FORM_DATA – Stores form data.
  SWW_FORM_HEADER – Stores form header information.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WFF_FORM_SERVER210.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
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  Cause
  Database issues, authorization problems, version conflicts, corrupted form data.
  
  
  Solution
  Check authorizations, verify database tables, ensure version consistency, debug logs.
  
  
  Related Info
  Workflow form transactions (SWF_FORM), tables (SWW_FORM_DATA), SAP Notes.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these checks, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing the GUID, version, and relevant logs for detailed analysis.