How To Fix 88748 - Form group not maintained or incorrectly set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 748

• Message text: Form group not maintained or incorrectly set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88748 - Form group not maintained or incorrectly set ?

  The SAP error message 88748, "Form group not maintained or incorrectly set," typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when there is an issue with the form group configuration. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified form group or that the form group is not set up correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Form Group: The specified form group does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The form group is incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant application or document type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form group.
  Transport Issues: If the form group was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Incorrect Form Assignment: The form group may not be assigned to the correct output type or may be incorrectly linked to the document.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Group Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration for forms.
  Ensure that the form group is defined and correctly configured for the application you are working with.
  
  
  
  Verify Form Group Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE71 to check if the form group exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Check Output Type Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the output type is correctly assigned to the form group in the relevant application area (e.g., Sales Order, Purchase Order).
  Use transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the form group. This can be checked with the help of your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the form group was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program that is calling the form to see if there are any additional clues or errors being generated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Smart Forms and SAPscript for best practices in form configuration.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 88748 in SAP.