How To Fix WFF_FORM_SERVER222 - Internal error: Invalid object type &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Internal error: Invalid object type &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_FORM_SERVER222 - Internal error: Invalid object type &. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WFF_FORM_SERVER222 Internal error: Invalid object type &.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the SAP Workflow system when the workflow runtime encounters an unexpected or invalid object type during processing. The placeholder & in the message is replaced by the actual object type that is considered invalid.
  Common causes include:
  
  Corrupted or inconsistent workflow container data: The workflow container might contain an object type that is not recognized or has become invalid.
  Incorrect or outdated workflow definitions: The workflow might be referencing object types that no longer exist or have been changed.
  Custom workflow objects or methods: If custom object types or methods are used and not properly registered or implemented, the system may throw this error.
  Transport or system inconsistencies: Transporting workflows or objects between systems without proper synchronization can cause invalid object types.
  SAP kernel or workflow runtime issues: Rarely, bugs or inconsistencies in the SAP kernel or workflow runtime can cause this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the invalid object type:
  
  Check the full error message or system logs (transaction ST22 for dumps, SM21 for system logs) to find the exact object type causing the issue.
  Use transaction SWI1 (Workflow Log) to analyze the workflow instance and container contents.
  
  
  
  Check the workflow container:
  
  Use transaction SWO1 to inspect the workflow container and the object types defined.
  Verify that all object types referenced in the workflow container are valid and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Validate workflow definitions:
  
  Open the workflow in SWDD (Workflow Builder) and check for any invalid or obsolete object types.
  If custom object types are used, ensure they are properly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check for transport or system inconsistencies:
  
  If the workflow or related objects were recently transported, verify that all dependent objects were transported correctly.
  Synchronize the workflow repository if needed.
  
  
  
  Recompile or regenerate workflow objects:
  
  Sometimes recompiling or regenerating the workflow objects can resolve inconsistencies.
  Use SWU_OBUF to regenerate the workflow buffer.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the exact error message or object type.
  SAP Notes may provide patches or corrections for known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the cause is not clear, debugging the workflow runtime (using transaction SWUD) can help identify where the invalid object type is introduced.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SWI1 – Workflow Log
  SWO1 – Business Object Builder
  SWDD – Workflow Builder
  ST22 – ABAP Dump Analysis
  SM21 – System Log
  SWU_OBUF – Regenerate Workflow Buffer
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal with keywords: WFF_FORM_SERVER222, Invalid object type
  Example notes might address workflow runtime errors or object inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal: Workflow Administration and Troubleshooting
  SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact object type shown in the error message or additional context (e.g., when the error occurs), I can help you with more specific guidance.