How To Fix 77004 - SAPscript printing: Form & does not exist or is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 77 -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: SAPscript printing: Form & does not exist or is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 77004 - SAPscript printing: Form & does not exist or is not active ?

  The SAP error message "77004 SAPscript printing: Form & does not exist or is not active" typically occurs when you are trying to print a document using SAPscript, but the specified form is either not defined in the system or is not active. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Form Does Not Exist: The specified SAPscript form name does not exist in the SAP system.
  Form Not Active: The form exists but is not activated. In SAPscript, forms must be activated before they can be used for printing.
  Incorrect Form Name: There may be a typo or incorrect form name specified in the print program or configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Form Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code SE71 (SAPscript Form) and check if the form exists.
  Enter the form name in the "Form" field and click on "Display" to see if it is available.
  
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  If the form exists but is not active, you can activate it by going to transaction code SE71, entering the form name, and clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Verify Form Name:
  
  Ensure that the form name used in the print program or configuration is correct. Check for any typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the form was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that the form is activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the specified form.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the print program to see how the form name is being determined and if there are any logical errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE71: SAPscript Form Maintenance
  SE78: SAP ArchiveLink Administration (for forms)
  SPAD: Spool Administration (to check spool settings)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to SAPscript forms and printing.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on SAPscript for more details on form creation, activation, and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully print using the specified SAPscript form.