How To Fix WFF_FORM_SERVER214 - Template does not exist for type & (GUID &, version &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Template does not exist for type & (GUID &, version &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_FORM_SERVER214 - Template does not exist for type & (GUID &, version &) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WFF_FORM_SERVER214 Template does not exist for type & (GUID &, version &)
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the SAP Workflow system when the workflow runtime tries to find a form template (usually a SAP Smart Form or Adobe Form) associated with a particular workflow task or container element, but the template is not found in the system.
  
  The type & (GUID &, version &) part indicates the object type, its GUID, and version for which the form template is missing.
  Essentially, the workflow is trying to call or display a form (e.g., a task form or a container element form), but the form template has not been created, assigned, or is missing in the system.
  This can happen if:
  
  The form template was never created or assigned to the workflow task.
  The form template was deleted or transported incorrectly.
  The workflow container element or task is referencing a form that does not exist.
  The workflow runtime cannot find the form due to authorization or repository issues.
  
  
  
  Where does this happen?
  
  When a workflow task is executed and the system tries to display the task form.
  When a workflow step tries to call a form for user interaction.
  During workflow runtime form processing.
  
  
  How to solve this issue:
  
  
  Check the Workflow Task and its Form Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction PFTC (Workflow Task Maintenance).
  Open the task that is causing the error.
  Check the "Form" tab or the container element that is supposed to have a form assigned.
  Verify if a form template (SAP Smart Form or Adobe Form) is assigned.
  
  
  
  Check the Form Template Existence:
  
  If the form is a SAP Smart Form, use transaction SMARTFORMS to check if the form exists.
  If it is an Adobe Form, check in transaction SFP.
  Verify the form name, version, and active status.
  
  
  
  Assign or Reassign the Correct Form:
  
  If no form is assigned, assign the correct form template to the workflow task or container element.
  If the form exists but is inactive, activate it.
  If the form was deleted or missing, restore or recreate it.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container Elements:
  
  Sometimes the workflow container element is linked to a form template.
  Use transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to check the container elements and their form assignments.
  
  
  
  Check Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the workflow was transported from another system, ensure that the form templates were also transported correctly.
  Check for inconsistencies or missing objects in the transport logs.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user running the workflow has authorization to access the form templates.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the above steps do not help, debug the workflow runtime to see exactly where it fails to find the form.
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to find the workflow instance and task.
  Use SWI5 to check the task container and form assignment.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow form errors, e.g., SAP Note 108927 or others related to WFF_FORM_SERVER errors.
  
  
  Workflow Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Workflow and Task Forms.
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  PFTC - Workflow Task Maintenance
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms
  SFP - Adobe Forms
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Runtime Analysis
  SWI5 - Workflow Container
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow form template missing or not assigned for the workflow task/container element.
  
  
  Effect
  Workflow runtime cannot display or process the form, resulting in error WFF_FORM_SERVER214.
  
  
  Solution
  Assign or create the required form template; verify form existence and activation; check workflow task form assignment.
  
  
  Tools
  PFTC, SWDD, SMARTFORMS, SFP, SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, SWI5
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact workflow task or form name, I can help you with more specific steps.