How To Fix APOC_OC_CONFIG072 - Referenced form template &1 has not been exported yet.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APOC_OC_CONFIG - Output Control Configuration Messages

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Referenced form template &1 has not been exported yet.

What causes this issue?

Form template <(>&<)>1 is referenced in your customizing but has not
been transported to the productive system.

System Response

To prevent inconsistencies in your productive system the current process
was stopped.

How to fix this error?

Choose one of the options below and afterwards retry the release of your
change project.
Option 1)
Use the customizing activities 'Assign Form Template' or 'Define Rules
for Determination of Master Form Template' to delete all entries in
which the form template <(>&<)>1 is referenced.
Option 2)
Export form template <(>&<)>1 using app 'Export Software Collection' in
your quality system and app 'Import Software Collection' in your
productive system. Refer to the setup instructions of scope item 1LQ for
more details.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APOC_OC_CONFIG072 - Referenced form template &1 has not been exported yet. ?

  The SAP error message APOC_OC_CONFIG072 indicates that a referenced form template has not been exported yet. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to access or utilize a form template that is required for a specific operation, but the template has not been properly exported or made available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Export: The form template that is being referenced has not been exported from the source system or has not been imported into the target system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may be pointing to a form template that does not exist in the current environment.
  Transport Issues: If the form template was supposed to be transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Export the Form Template: Ensure that the referenced form template is exported from the source system. This can typically be done through the SAP GUI by navigating to the relevant transaction for form templates and using the export functionality.
  
  
  Import the Form Template: If you are working in a different system (e.g., production), make sure that the form template is imported correctly. Use the appropriate transaction to import the form template into the target system.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings to ensure that they are pointing to the correct form template. If necessary, update the configuration to reference the correct template.
  
  
  Transport Request: If the form template was supposed to be included in a transport request, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully transported. If not, you may need to create a new transport request that includes the form template.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific form template and APO configuration for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SFP (Smart Forms), SMARTFORMS, or SE80 (Object Navigator) for managing form templates.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into system-specific configurations and transport issues.