How To Fix APS_OM_FORM000 - Form template: & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APS_OM_FORM - BOPF Message Class

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Form template: & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APS_OM_FORM000 - Form template: & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message APS_OM_FORM000 indicates that a specified form template does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Organizational Management (OM) module, where form templates are used for various HR processes, such as employee evaluations, organizational changes, or other HR-related documentation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Form Template: The specified form template has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Template Name: The name of the form template being referenced may be misspelled or incorrectly specified in the configuration or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form template.
  Transport Issues: If the form template was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Template Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code SFP (Form Builder) and check if the form template exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Verify Template Name:
  
  Ensure that the name of the form template is correctly specified in the configuration or transaction where the error occurs.
  Check for any typos or discrepancies in the naming.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the form template. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the form template was supposed to be transported, verify that the transport request was completed successfully and that the form template is included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Template:
  
  If the form template is missing and cannot be restored, you may need to recreate it using the Form Builder (transaction SFP).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on creating and managing form templates in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SFP: Form Builder for creating and managing form templates.
  PPOME: Organizational Management transaction for displaying and managing organizational structures.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to form templates and the specific error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Community forums for additional assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the APS_OM_FORM000 error and implement a solution.