How To Fix /BEV1/EMC717 - Call function 'Write_Form' did not work. SY-SUBRC: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV1/EMC -

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Call function 'Write_Form' did not work. SY-SUBRC: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BEV1/EMC717 - Call function 'Write_Form' did not work. SY-SUBRC: & ?

  The SAP error message /BEV1/EMC717 Call function 'Write_Form' did not work. SY-SUBRC: & typically occurs when there is an issue with the form processing in SAPscript or Smart Forms. The Write_Form function is responsible for generating and outputting forms, and a non-zero SY-SUBRC indicates that the function did not execute successfully.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Form Not Found: The specified form may not exist in the system or may not be activated.
  Incorrect Form Name: The name of the form being called may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the form.
  Data Issues: The data being passed to the form may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to processing errors.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the SAP kernel or configuration settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Form Existence: Verify that the form you are trying to call exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the SAPscript or Smart Forms transaction (e.g., SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms).
  Activate the Form: If the form exists but is not activated, activate it. In Smart Forms, you can do this by opening the form and saving it.
  Verify Form Name: Ensure that the form name used in the function call is correct and matches the name in the system.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the function has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the form.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program to check the values being passed to the Write_Form function. Look for any anomalies in the data.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or information that might provide more context about the failure.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues with the Write_Form function or related components.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms management.
  SE71: For SAPscript form management.
  
  
  Function Module: WRITE_FORM is the function module that is called to generate the form output.
  SY-SUBRC: This system variable indicates the return code of the last operation. A value of 0 typically indicates success, while any other value indicates an error.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.