How To Fix WFF_FORM_SERVER405 - Internal error: Server address not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Internal error: Server address not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_FORM_SERVER405 - Internal error: Server address not found ?

  The SAP error message WFF_FORM_SERVER405 Internal error: Server address not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow when the system tries to communicate with the Form Server (used for Adobe Forms or SAPscript forms processing) but cannot resolve or reach the server address.
  
  Cause
  
  Server Address Not Found: The error indicates that the workflow runtime or the form processing component is unable to locate or connect to the specified form server.
  Incorrect or Missing Configuration: The form server address might be incorrectly configured or missing in the system settings.
  Network Issues: DNS resolution failure, network connectivity problems, or firewall restrictions preventing access to the form server.
  Form Server Not Running: The form server service might be down or not started.
  SAPconnect or ICM Issues: Problems with the Internet Communication Manager (ICM) or SAPconnect configuration can also cause this error.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Form Server Configuration:
  
  Verify the form server address configured in transaction SFP (Form Builder) or in