How To Fix 5F748 - Smartform form &1 doesn't exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 748

• Message text: Smartform form &1 doesn't exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F748 - Smartform form &1 doesn't exist ?

  The SAP error message 5F748 indicates that a Smart Form with the specified name (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to execute or print a Smart Form that has not been created, has been deleted, or is not properly activated.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Smart Form: The Smart Form you are trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name specified when calling the Smart Form.
  Transport Issues: If the Smart Form was transported from another system, it may not have been imported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Smart Form.
  Activation Issues: The Smart Form exists but has not been activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Smart Form Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SMARTFORMS and check if the Smart Form with the specified name exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Verify Name:
  
  Ensure that the name of the Smart Form is correctly specified in the program or function module that is calling it. Check for any typos.
  
  
  
  Activate the Smart Form:
  
  If the Smart Form exists but is not activated, activate it by going to transaction SMARTFORMS, selecting the form, and clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the Smart Form was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was imported successfully. You may need to re-import the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the Smart Form. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error persists, you can debug the program that is calling the Smart Form to see if there are any issues in the logic that might be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: To create, modify, or view Smart Forms.
  SE80: Object Navigator, where you can also find Smart Forms.
  
  
  
  Documentation: SAP provides documentation on Smart Forms, which can be helpful for understanding how to create and manage them.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to Smart Forms and this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.