How To Fix WFF_FORM_SERVER402 - Internal error: CL_WFF_FORM_DATA_XML invalid (version missing)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Internal error: CL_WFF_FORM_DATA_XML invalid (version missing)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_FORM_SERVER402 - Internal error: CL_WFF_FORM_DATA_XML invalid (version missing) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WFF_FORM_SERVER402 Internal error: CL_WFF_FORM_DATA_XML invalid (version missing)
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow Forms (WFF) when the system tries to process or load a workflow form but encounters an issue with the XML data structure, specifically related to a missing version attribute or version information in the form data.
  
  Cause
  
  Missing or corrupted version information in the workflow form XML data: The class CL_WFF_FORM_DATA_XML is responsible for handling the XML data of workflow forms. If the XML data does not contain the required version attribute or if the version information is missing or invalid, the class cannot process the form correctly.
  This can happen due to:
  Incomplete or corrupted form data in the database.
  Incompatibility between the form version and the workflow runtime.
  Issues during transport or import of workflow forms.
  Custom modifications or manual changes to the form XML that removed or altered the version tag.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the form XML data:
  
  Use transaction SWF_FORM