How To Fix WFF_FORM_SERVER401 - Object & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Object & not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_FORM_SERVER401 - Object & not found ?

  The SAP error message:
  WFF_FORM_SERVER401 Object & not found
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow, specifically when the workflow tries to access a form or an object that does not exist or cannot be found on the form server.
  
  Cause
  
  The workflow is trying to access a form (e.g., a Smart Form, SAPscript, or Adobe form) or an object that is not available or incorrectly specified.
  The form name or object ID passed to the workflow container or form server is incorrect or missing.
  The form server (e.g., SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe or the SAPscript form server) is not properly configured or running.
  Authorization issues where the user or workflow runtime does not have sufficient rights to access the form or object.
  The form object might have been deleted, renamed, or transported incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Object Name:
  
  Verify the exact name of the form or object being called in the workflow.
  Make sure the name matches exactly with the form stored in the system (case-sensitive).
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container and Binding:
  
  In the workflow builder (transaction SWDD), check the container elements and ensure the form name or object ID is correctly passed.
  Check the binding of the container element to the form name or object.
  
  
  
  Check Form Availability:
  
  For SAPscript forms: Use transaction SE71 to verify the form exists.
  For Smart Forms: Use transaction SMARTFORMS to check the form.
  For Adobe Forms: Use transaction SFP to check the form.
  
  
  
  Check Form Server Configuration:
  
  Ensure the form server is active and correctly configured.
  For Adobe forms, check the Adobe Document Services (ADS) configuration.
  For SAPscript, ensure the spool and form servers are running.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or workflow runtime has the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  Check roles and authorizations related to form access.
  
  
  
  Check Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the form was recently transported, verify the transport logs and ensure the form is present in the target system.
  Check for inconsistencies or missing objects.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction SWUS or SWI1 to monitor workflow logs and identify where exactly the error occurs.
  Debug the workflow step that calls the form to see what object name is passed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to WFF_FORM_SERVER401 for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SE71 - SAPscript Form Painter
  SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms
  SFP - Adobe Forms
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  SAP Workflow documentation on form integration.
  SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe configuration guides.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WFF_FORM_SERVER401 Object & not found
  
  
  Cause
  Form or object called by workflow not found or incorrectly specified
  
  
  Solution
  Verify form/object name, check workflow container binding, ensure form exists and server configured, check authorizations
  
  
  Tools
  SWDD, SE71, SMARTFORMS, SFP, SWI1
  
  
  Additional
  Check SAP Notes and system transport consistency
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact object name or workflow step, I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.