How To Fix 60857 - Form "&" not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 857

• Message text: Form "&" not activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60857 - Form "&" not activated ?

  The SAP error message 60857, which states "Form '&' not activated," typically occurs when a form (such as a Smart Form or SAPscript) has not been activated in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, including changes made to the form that have not been saved or activated, or the form may not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Form Not Activated: The form has been created or modified but not activated.
  Form Does Not Exist: The specified form name may be incorrect or the form may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the form.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the form type you are using (e.g., SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms or SE71 for SAPscript).
  Enter the name of the form that is causing the error.
  If the form is not activated, you will see an option to activate it. Click on the "Activate" button to activate the form.
  
  
  
  Check Form Name:
  
  Ensure that the form name you are using in your program or transaction is correct. Double-check for any typos or incorrect naming conventions.
  
  
  
  Transport the Form:
  
  If the form was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You may need to re-transport or activate it manually.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access and activate the form. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the program or transaction that is calling the form to identify any additional issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms management.
  SE71: For SAPscript form management.
  SE80: Object Navigator, where you can find and manage various objects including forms.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Smart Forms and SAPscript for detailed information on how to create, modify, and activate forms.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 60857 and successfully activate the required form in your SAP system.