How To Fix 88770 - Form group &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 770

• Message text: Form group &1 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88770 - Form group &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message "88770 Form group &1 is not defined" typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when the system cannot find a specified form group. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues, missing definitions, or incorrect references in the form.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Form Group Definition: The specified form group (indicated by &1) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Form Group Name: There may be a typo or incorrect reference to the form group in the configuration or code.
  Transport Issues: If the form group was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Form Group Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) and check if the form group is defined.
  If it is missing, you may need to create it or correct the reference in your form.
  
  
  
  Verify the Name:
  
  Ensure that the name of the form group is spelled correctly in the configuration or code where it is being called.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the form group was supposed to be transported, check the transport request to ensure it was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the form group. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you can debug the program or form that is generating the error to trace where the form group is being called and identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  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 best practices in defining and using form groups.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.