How To Fix WFF_FORM_SERVER403 - Internal error: CL_WFF_FORM_DATA_XML invalid (GUID missing)


WFF_FORM_SERVER403 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 403

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

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_FORM_SERVER403 - Internal error: CL_WFF_FORM_DATA_XML invalid (GUID missing) ?
    The SAP error message:
    WFF_FORM_SERVER403 Internal error: CL_WFF_FORM_DATA_XML invalid (GUID 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 related to the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) that is expected to be present in the form data XML.
    
    Cause
    
    Missing or invalid GUID in the workflow form data XML: The class CL_WFF_FORM_DATA_XML is responsible for handling the XML data of workflow forms. It expects a valid GUID to identify the form instance uniquely.
    The error indicates that the GUID is either missing or not correctly passed to the form processing logic.
    This can happen due to:
    Corrupted or incomplete form data.
    Incorrect or incomplete workflow container data.
    Issues in the workflow runtime where the form instance is not properly created or linked.
    Custom developments or modifications that do not correctly handle the GUID.
    Transport or system inconsistencies where the form or workflow definitions are out

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