How To Fix WFF_FORM_SERVER802 - Enter a GUID (and a version, as required) for the data entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Enter a GUID (and a version, as required) for the data entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFF_FORM_SERVER802 - Enter a GUID (and a version, as required) for the data entered ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WFF_FORM_SERVER802
  
  Text: Enter a GUID (and a version, as required) for the data entered.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the SAP Workflow system when a workflow step or a form expects a GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) and possibly a version number to identify a specific object instance, but the required GUID (and version) is missing or not provided.
  
  In SAP workflows, objects are often referenced by their GUIDs to uniquely identify instances of business objects.
  If a workflow step or a form tries to process data without a valid GUID, the system cannot proceed because it does not know which specific object instance to work with.
  This can happen if the workflow container does not have the GUID attribute filled, or if the form or task is called without passing the necessary GUID parameters.
  
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When a workflow step is triggered that requires a business object instance reference.
  When a workflow form or task is called and the GUID parameter is missing or incorrectly passed.
  When custom workflows or custom workflow container elements are not properly set up to pass the GUID.
  When the version of the object is also required but not provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Container:
  
  Verify that the workflow container has the GUID attribute filled correctly.
  Ensure that the GUID is passed from the triggering event or previous step to the current step.
  
  
  
  Check Task/Form Parameters:
  
  If the error occurs in a workflow form, check the form interface and ensure that the GUID (and version, if required) are passed as input parameters.
  Make sure the form is called with the correct parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Business Object Instance:
  
  Confirm that the business object instance exists and that its GUID is valid.
  If the workflow is started manually or via a program, ensure the GUID is correctly passed.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to find the work item causing the error.
  Use SWI2_FREQ or SWI2_DIAG to analyze workflow errors.
  Debug the workflow step or form to see where the GUID is missing.
  
  
  
  Version Handling:
  
  If the workflow or form requires a version number, ensure it is also passed along with the GUID.
  Some business objects have versioned instances, so both GUID and version are necessary.
  
  
  
  Custom Code:
  
  If custom workflow steps or custom forms are involved, review the code to ensure GUID and version are handled properly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  GUID in SAP Workflow:
  
  GUIDs uniquely identify instances of business objects in SAP workflows. They are essential for referencing the correct object instance.
  
  
  Transactions to check workflow errors:  
  
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection  
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Error Analysis  
  SWI2_DIAG - Workflow Diagnosis
  
  
  
  Business Object Repository (BOR):
  
  Check the BOR object definition to understand which attributes represent the GUID and version.
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to WFF_FORM_SERVER802 for any patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or not passed GUID (and version) for the business object instance in workflow step.
  
  
  Solution
  Ensure GUID (and version) are correctly passed in workflow container and form/task parameters.
  
  
  Check
  Workflow container, form interface, business object instance, and custom code if any.
  
  
  Tools
  SWI1, SWI2_FREQ, SWI2_DIAG for error analysis and debugging.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which workflow or form is involved), I can help with more specific guidance.