How To Fix 5Y553 - The form specified in the form parameter does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Y - Error messages for info-type Italian module pools

• Message number: 553

• Message text: The form specified in the form parameter does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Y553 - The form specified in the form parameter does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 5Y553 indicates that the form specified in the form parameter does not exist. This error typically occurs when you are trying to execute a print job or generate a document using a form that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Form Not Created: The specified form has not been created in the SAP system.
  Form Name Typo: There may be a typo in the form name specified in the print program or configuration.
  Form Deleted: The form may have been deleted or is not active in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) and check if the form exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a transport request.
  
  
  
  Verify Form Name:
  
  Double-check the form name in the print program or configuration settings to ensure there are no typos.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the form was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was transported successfully.
  If necessary, re-transport the form from the source system.
  
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  If the form exists but is not active, activate it in the relevant transaction (SMARTFORMS or SE71).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the print job has the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any related documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: For managing Smart Forms.
  SE71: For managing SAPscript forms.
  SE78: For managing SAP ArchiveLink forms.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the print program to trace where the form name is being set and verify its correctness.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution. If the problem continues, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.