How To Fix 3R406 - The form class has been created without reference

3R406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3R - HR-PAY: Messages for evaluation programs (international)

• Message number: 406

• Message text: The form class has been created without reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3R406 - The form class has been created without reference ?

  The SAP error message 3R406 ("The form class has been created without reference") typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when there is an issue with the form class definition. This error indicates that the form class you are trying to use has not been properly linked to a reference form or that the reference form is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference: The form class is created without a reference to an existing form. This can happen if the form class was created manually and the reference was not set.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the form class may not be correctly defined.
  Transport Issues: If the form class was transported from another system, the reference might not have been included or might not exist in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Form Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript).
  Open the form class that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the