How To Fix 3R897 - No forms have been selected (please select a form)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 897

• Message text: No forms have been selected (please select a form)

What causes this issue?

To be able to carry out the planned action, at least one form must be
selected.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3R897 - No forms have been selected (please select a form) ?

  The SAP error message "3R897 No forms have been selected (please select a form)" typically occurs when you are trying to execute a transaction that requires a form to be selected, but no form has been specified or available for selection. This can happen in various contexts, such as when generating reports, printing documents, or processing forms in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  No Forms Defined: The system may not have any forms defined for the specific transaction or process you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the forms may not be set up correctly in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or select the forms.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may not match any available forms.
  Form Status: The forms may be inactive or not released for use.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like SMARTFORMS, SE71, or SFP) to ensure that the forms are defined and active.
  Ensure that the form you are trying to use is correctly configured and available for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Select a Form:
  
  If the transaction allows for form selection, ensure that you explicitly select a form from the available options before executing the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select the forms. This may involve consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection criteria you are using to ensure they are correct and that they match the forms available in the system.
  
  
  
  Activate Forms:
  
  If the forms are inactive, you may need to activate them or change their status to make them available for use.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the transaction you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to manage forms, such as:
  
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms.
  SE71: For SAPscript forms.
  SFP: For Adobe Forms.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP Community forums for additional assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully select a form for your transaction.