How To Fix WFF_FORM_SERVER215 - Data definition is not assigned to a service (GUID &, version &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Data definition is not assigned to a service (GUID &, version &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_FORM_SERVER215 - Data definition is not assigned to a service (GUID &, version &) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WFF_FORM_SERVER215 Data definition is not assigned to a service (GUID &, version &).
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when a data definition (which defines the structure of workflow container elements) is not assigned to the corresponding service. In SAP Workflow, services are used to group data definitions and methods that are used in workflows. If a data definition is created or modified but not properly assigned to the service, the workflow runtime cannot find the required data structure, leading to this error.
  Typical scenarios causing this error include:
  
  A data definition was created or changed but not assigned to the service.
  The workflow container references a data definition that is missing or incorrectly linked.
  Transport or system copy issues where the assignment between data definition and service is lost.
  Inconsistent or incomplete workflow object configuration.
  
  
  Explanation
  
  Data Definition: Defines the structure of data used in workflow container elements.
  Service: A container for data definitions and methods, which is assigned to a workflow container.
  The workflow engine expects the data definition to be assigned to the service to correctly interpret the container data.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Assign the Data Definition to the Service:
  
  Go to transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder).
  Enter the relevant Business Object (workflow object).
  Navigate to the Services tab.
  Check if the data definition (GUID and version as per the error) is assigned to the service.
  If not assigned, assign the correct data definition to the service.
  
  
  
  Check and Correct the Workflow Container:
  
  In transaction PFTC or SWDD, check the workflow container elements.
  Verify that the container elements reference the correct data definitions and services.
  
  
  
  Regenerate or Reassign the Service:
  
  Sometimes, regenerating the service or reassigning the data definition helps.
  Use transaction SWO1 to regenerate the service.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Copy Checks:
  
  If the error appeared after a transport or system copy, verify that all workflow objects, services, and data definitions are correctly transported and assigned.
  Reassign the data definitions to services if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP OSS Notes for any known bugs or patches related to WFF_FORM_SERVER215.
  Apply relevant notes if available.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWO1 - Business Object Builder (to manage services and data definitions)
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to check workflow container)
  PFTC - Task Maintenance (to check container elements)
  SWU3 - Workflow Customizing (to check workflow configuration)
  
  
  
  Related Concepts:
  
  Workflow container elements must be linked to data definitions assigned to services.
  GUID and version in the error message identify the specific data definition missing from the service.
  
  
  
  Example:
  If you created a new data definition for a workflow container element but forgot to assign it to the service in SWO1, the workflow runtime will throw this error when trying to access that container element.
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Data definition not assigned to the workflow service, causing container element mismatch
  
  
  Solution
  Assign the data definition to the service in SWO1; verify workflow container elements
  
  
  Check Tools
  SWO1, SWDD, PFTC, SWU3
  
  
  Notes
  Verify transports and system copies; check OSS Notes for patches
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the GUID and version from the error message, I can help you identify the exact data definition and service to check.