How To Fix 5K658 - Form type requested not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 658

• Message text: Form type requested not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K658 - Form type requested not available ?

  The SAP error message "5K658 Form type requested not available" typically occurs when a specific form type that is being requested in a transaction or report is not available in the system. This can happen for several reasons, including configuration issues, missing form types, or incorrect settings in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Form Type: The form type that is being requested has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the form types may not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the form type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the requested form type.
  Versioning Issues: The form type may exist in a different version or may have been changed or deleted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Type Availability:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) and check if the form type exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the form type is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  Verify that the form type is assigned to the correct output type.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the form type was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the form type. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific form type or error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPAD - Spool Administration
  SFP - Form Builder (for creating and modifying forms)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.