How To Fix WFF_FORM_SERVER224 - Internal error: Definition of data (META_FORM_DATA) is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Internal error: Definition of data (META_FORM_DATA) is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_FORM_SERVER224 - Internal error: Definition of data (META_FORM_DATA) is missing ?

  The SAP error message:
  WFF_FORM_SERVER224 Internal error: Definition of data (META_FORM_DATA) is missing
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow Forms (Web Dynpro or Adobe Forms integrated with SAP Business Workflow). This error indicates that the system is unable to find or access the metadata definition for the form data structure named META_FORM_DATA.
  
  Cause
  
  Missing or corrupted form metadata: The form data definition (META_FORM_DATA) required by the workflow form is not available or has not been properly generated.
  Transport or system inconsistencies: The form or its metadata might not have been transported correctly between systems (e.g., from development to quality or production).
  Incorrect or incomplete form activation: The form or its associated metadata might not have been activated properly in the system.
  Version mismatch: The form runtime environment expects a certain version of the metadata which is missing or outdated.
  Cache issues: Sometimes, the metadata cache is outdated or corrupted, causing the system to fail to find the definition.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Regenerate or re-activate the form metadata:
  
  Go to the form builder (e.g., transaction SFP for Adobe Forms).
  Open the form associated with the workflow.
  Activate the form again to regenerate the metadata.
  
  
  
  Check the transport and consistency:
  
  Verify that the form and its metadata have been correctly transported to the target system.
  Re-import or re-transport if necessary.
  
  
  
  Clear the metadata cache:
  
  Sometimes clearing the cache related to workflow forms helps.
  You can try restarting the ICM or clearing the cache via transaction SICF by deactivating and reactivating the relevant services.
  Alternatively, use transaction SWU3 to check workflow configuration and consistency.
  
  
  
  Check workflow container and data binding:
  
  Ensure that the workflow container has the correct data element or structure assigned.
  Verify that the form interface matches the workflow container data.
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for OSS Notes related to WFF_FORM_SERVER224 or META_FORM_DATA.
  Some known SAP Notes might address bugs or provide patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SFP: Adobe Form Builder, used to create and activate forms.
  Transaction SWDD: Workflow Builder, to check workflow container and data.
  Transaction SWU3: Workflow configuration and consistency check.
  Transaction SICF: Internet Communication Framework, to manage services and caches.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes on the SAP Support Portal with keywords like WFF_FORM_SERVER224, META_FORM_DATA, or workflow form metadata missing.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Cause
  Missing or inactive form metadata (META_FORM_DATA), transport issues, cache problems.
  
  
  Solution
  Reactivate form in SFP, check transport, clear cache, verify workflow container data.
  
  
  Related Info
  Use transactions SFP, SWDD, SWU3, SICF; check SAP Notes for patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and system information.