How To Fix WRF_AT_GENERATE017 - Error initializing message formatting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_AT_GENERATE - Messages: Allocation Table Generation RTFASH/Ordering

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Error initializing message formatting

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

The error occurred during initialization of message formatting in
subroutine LOG_GENERATING_PROCESS.
The error message was caused by a call of function MESSAGES_INITIALIZE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_AT_GENERATE017 - Error initializing message formatting ?

  The SAP error message WRF_AT_GENERATE017: Error initializing message formatting typically occurs during the generation or processing of Adobe Interactive Forms (Adobe Lifecycle Forms) in SAP. This error indicates that there is a problem initializing the message formatting engine, which is responsible for rendering or formatting messages within the form.
  
  Cause
  The main causes for the WRF_AT_GENERATE017 error are:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Adobe Document Services (ADS) Configuration:
  
  The Adobe Document Services server is not properly configured or not reachable.
  The ADS service is down or not running.
  
  
  
  Incorrect or Missing Language/Locale Settings:
  
  The form tries to format messages in a language or locale that is not supported or not properly configured.
  
  
  
  Corrupted or Incompatible Form Template:
  
  The Adobe form template (XDP) might be corrupted or incompatible with the current SAP system or ADS version.
  
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Message Class or Message Text:
  
  The message class or message text used in the form is missing or incorrectly defined.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  The user or system does not have the necessary authorizations to access the form or message resources.
  
  
  
  SAP Kernel or Patch Level Issues:
  
  Sometimes, bugs in the SAP kernel or missing patches can cause this error.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WRF_AT_GENERATE017 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Adobe Document Services (ADS):
  
  Verify that the ADS server is up and running.
  Check the ADS configuration in transaction SFP and SICF (look for the service /default_host/sap/bc/adobe).
  Restart the ADS service if necessary.
  Check the ADS logs for any errors.
  
  
  
  Verify Language and Locale Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language used in the form is supported.
  Check the user’s logon language and the form’s language settings.
  In transaction SFP, check the form’s language settings.
  
  
  
  Check the Form Template:
  
  Open the form in transaction SFP and test the form.
  Re-import or re-activate the form template if corrupted.
  Ensure the form template is compatible with the current SAP and ADS versions.
  
  
  
  Check Message Class and Text:
  
  Verify that the message class and message number used in the form exist and are correctly maintained.
  Use transaction SE91 to check message classes and texts.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations for Adobe forms and message classes.
  Check roles and authorizations related to ADS and form processing.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes and Patches:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes related to WRF_AT_GENERATE017.
  Apply any recommended patches or kernel updates.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the problem persists, debug the form processing in transaction SFP or use the Adobe Lifecycle Designer to check for errors.
  Check the short dumps (transaction ST22) for more detailed error information.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SFP: Adobe Form Builder and management.
  Transaction SICF: Check and maintain Internet services, including ADS.
  Transaction SE91: Message class maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_AT_GENERATE017.
  Adobe Document Services: SAP component that processes Adobe forms.
  Common SAP Forums and SAP Community: For user experiences and solutions.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WRF_AT_GENERATE017: Error initializing message formatting
  
  
  Cause
  ADS configuration issues, language/locale problems, corrupted form template, missing messages, authorization issues
  
  
  Solution
  Check ADS service, verify language settings, validate form template, check message classes, ensure authorizations, apply SAP Notes
  
  
  Transactions
  SFP, SICF, SE91, ST22
  
  
  Additional Help
  SAP Notes, SAP Community, Adobe Lifecycle Designer
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., when exactly the error occurs, system version, logs), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.