How To Fix 3R898 - No corresponding target form has been specified for source form &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 898

• Message text: No corresponding target form has been specified for source form &

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?

To copy a source form, the desired target form must be specified.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3R898 - No corresponding target form has been specified for source form & ?

  The SAP error message 3R898 indicates that there is no corresponding target form specified for the source form in a specific context, typically related to form management in SAP systems. This error often arises in scenarios involving SAPscript or Smart Forms when trying to print or process forms.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Target Form: The most common cause is that the target form that should correspond to the specified source form is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the form settings or the form itself may not be properly linked to the required target.
  Incorrect Form Name: The source form name might be incorrectly specified, leading to the system being unable to find the corresponding target form.
  Transport Issues: If forms were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the target form may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) and verify that the target form is correctly defined for the source form.
  Ensure that the target form exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Define Target Form:
  
  If the target form does not exist, you may need to create it or define it in the system.
  In the case of Smart Forms, ensure that the target form is linked correctly in the form attributes.
  
  
  
  Correct Form Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the source form being used in the program or transaction to ensure it matches the actual form name in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects, including the target form, were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is calling the form to see if there are any additional clues or errors being generated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Smart Forms and SAPscript for best practices in form management.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar cases.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message 3R898 in your SAP system.