How To Fix WFF_FORM_SERVER223 - Internal error: Invalid platform &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Internal error: Invalid platform &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_FORM_SERVER223 - Internal error: Invalid platform &. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WFF_FORM_SERVER223 Internal error: Invalid platform &.
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in the SAP Workflow system when the workflow runtime environment encounters an unexpected or unsupported platform identifier. The placeholder & in the message is replaced by the actual platform string that the system considers invalid.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect or unsupported platform configuration in the workflow container or runtime environment.
  Corrupted or inconsistent workflow runtime files or components.
  Mismatch between the platform expected by the workflow and the actual platform of the SAP system or server.
  Issues in the workflow runtime server (WFF) or related components, such as the workflow engine or the workflow container.
  
  
  Explanation
  The workflow runtime environment uses platform identifiers to determine how to execute certain tasks or scripts. If it encounters a platform string that it does not recognize or support, it throws this error.
  For example, the platform might be expected to be something like NT (Windows), UNIX, or LINUX, but if the system receives an invalid or empty string, it triggers this error.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the platform configuration:
  
  Verify the platform settings in the workflow runtime environment.
  Use transaction SWU3 (Workflow Customizing) to check workflow configuration.
  Check the system parameters related to platform identification.
  
  
  
  Check the workflow container and runtime environment:
  
  Ensure that the workflow container is correctly set up and that no invalid platform strings are passed.
  Check for any custom workflow steps or scripts that might be passing invalid platform values.
  
  
  
  Check the SAP kernel and patch level:
  
  Sometimes, this error can be caused by bugs fixed in later kernel or workflow patches.
  Apply the latest Support Packages or Notes related to workflow runtime.
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for OSS Notes related to WFF_FORM_SERVER223 or "Invalid platform".
  For example, SAP Note 1234567 (example) might address this issue.
  
  
  
  Restart the workflow runtime server:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the workflow runtime server or the entire SAP system can clear transient errors.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have development access, debug the workflow runtime to see where the invalid platform string is coming from.
  Check the source code or logs for the exact platform string causing the issue.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWU3 - Workflow Customizing
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Runtime Errors
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and KBAs:
  
  Search for WFF_FORM_SERVER223 in SAP ONE Support Launchpad.
  Look for notes related to workflow runtime errors and platform issues.
  
  
  
  Workflow Runtime:
  
  The workflow runtime environment (WFF) is responsible for executing workflow tasks.
  Platform identification is crucial for executing platform-dependent tasks or scripts.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
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  Cause
  Workflow runtime receives an invalid or unsupported platform identifier.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify platform configuration, update SAP kernel/patches, check workflow container, restart workflow runtime, apply relevant SAP Notes.
  
  
  Related
  Transactions: SWU3, SWI1, SWI2_FREQ; SAP Notes on workflow runtime errors.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and system information.