How To Fix /BCV/UIF637 - Printing form &1 does not exist; personalization deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/UIF -

• Message number: 637

• Message text: Printing form &1 does not exist; personalization deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/UIF637 - Printing form &1 does not exist; personalization deleted ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/UIF637 Printing form &1 does not exist; personalization deleted typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific print form that is required for printing a document. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to print a report, invoice, or any other document that relies on a specific print layout.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Print Form: The specified print form (indicated by &1 in the error message) does not exist in the system. This could be due to it being deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Form Name: The form name might be incorrectly specified in the configuration or in the print settings.
  Personalization Issues: If the personalization settings for the user or the document have been deleted or are not set up correctly, it can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the print form was transported from another system and the transport did not include the form, it may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the print form.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Form Existence: Verify if the print form exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) and checking if the form is listed.
  Create or Restore the Form: If the form does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup or transport request.
  Correct Form Name: Ensure that the correct form name is being used in the print settings. Check the configuration settings where the form is specified.
  Review Personalization Settings: Check the personalization settings for the user or document. If necessary, reconfigure the personalization settings.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the print form.
  Transport Check: If the form was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SMARTFORMS: For managing Smart Forms.
  SE71: For managing SAPscript forms.
  SPAD: For printer administration and settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on print forms and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to printing forms.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.