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  Version mismatch: The form runtime environment expects a certain version of the metadata which is missing or outdated.
  Cache issues: Sometimes, the metadata cache is outdated or corrupted, causing the system to fail to find