How To Fix 881023 - Determination of Smart Form &1 failed. Error number: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Determination of Smart Form &1 failed. Error number: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881023 - Determination of Smart Form &1 failed. Error number: &2 ?

  The SAP error message 881023, which states "Determination of Smart Form &1 failed. Error number: &2," typically occurs when the system is unable to find or determine the appropriate Smart Form for a given context. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Smart Form Not Found: The specified Smart Form does not exist in the system or is not activated.
  Incorrect Form Name: The name of the Smart Form being called may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the Smart Form was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Smart Form.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings that determine which Smart Form to use for a particular application or process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Smart Form Existence: Verify that the Smart Form exists in the system by using transaction code SMARTFORMS. Ensure that the form name is correct and that it is activated.
  Activate the Smart Form: If the Smart Form is not activated, activate it in the Smart Forms transaction.
  Verify Form Name: Double-check the name of the Smart Form being called in the program or configuration to ensure it is correct.
  Check Transport Requests: If the Smart Form was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the Smart Form.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or function module that is calling the Smart Form to identify where the failure occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SMARTFORMS: To create or modify Smart Forms.
  SE80: To check the program or function module that is calling the Smart Form.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to Smart Forms.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for Smart Forms to understand the configuration and usage better.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.