How To Fix APS_OM_FORM005 - Form & is predelivered from SAP and cannot be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APS_OM_FORM - BOPF Message Class

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Form & is predelivered from SAP and cannot be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APS_OM_FORM005 - Form & is predelivered from SAP and cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message APS_OM_FORM005 typically indicates that there is an issue related to a form that is pre-delivered by SAP and cannot be modified. This error often arises in the context of SAP's Output Management or when dealing with forms in SAPscript, Smart Forms, or Adobe Forms.
  Cause:
  
  Pre-delivered Form: The form you are trying to modify is a standard SAP form that is delivered with the system and is not intended to be changed directly.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the form.
  Incorrect Form Usage: The form may not be correctly assigned or configured in the output settings.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the output management settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Copy: Instead of modifying the pre-delivered form, create a copy of the form. You can do this by using the transaction code for the specific form type (e.g., SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms) and then saving it under a new name. This allows you to make changes without affecting the standard form.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify forms. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  Review Output Configuration: Check the output configuration settings in the relevant transaction (e.g., NACE for output types) to ensure that the correct form is assigned to the output type you are working with.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific form you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or best practices for handling pre-delivered forms.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address issues related to the specific form or error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Output Management: Familiarize yourself with the concepts of SAP Output Management, including how forms are used for printing and outputting documents.
  Form Types: Understand the different types of forms in SAP (SAPscript, Smart Forms, Adobe Forms) and their respective transaction codes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.