How To Fix 67579 - Form category or form type incorrectly selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67 - Loans Messages - Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 579

• Message text: Form category or form type incorrectly selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67579 - Form category or form type incorrectly selected ?

  The SAP error message 67579, which states "Form category or form type incorrectly selected," typically occurs when there is a mismatch or incorrect configuration in the form settings within the SAP system. This error is often related to the use of SAPscript or Smart Forms, which are tools used for designing and printing forms in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Form Category: The form category selected in the print program does not match the form type defined in the system.
  Form Type Mismatch: The form type specified in the print program is not compatible with the selected form category.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for the output types or the forms themselves.
  Missing or Inactive Forms: The form you are trying to use may not exist, or it may be inactive in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from another system, it may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE71 to check the form configuration.
  Ensure that the form category and form type are correctly defined and match what is being called in the print program.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code NACE to check the output type settings.
  Ensure that the output type is correctly linked to the form and that the form category is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Forms:
  
  Ensure that the form you are trying to use is active and has been properly defined in the system.
  If the form is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Print Program:
  
  Check the print program that is calling the form to ensure that it is referencing the correct form category and type.
  Make any necessary adjustments to the program code.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the form was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they are correctly configured in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the output again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  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 detailed guidance on form configuration.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further investigation.