How To Fix /BEV1/EMC718 - Call function 'Write_Form' did not work. SY-SUBRC: &

/BEV1/EMC718 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV1/EMC -

• Message number: 718

• 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/EMC718 - Call function 'Write_Form' did not work. SY-SUBRC: & ?

  The SAP error message /BEV1/EMC718 Call function 'Write_Form' did not work. SY-SUBRC: & typically indicates that there was an issue when trying to execute the Write_Form function module, which is commonly used for printing forms in SAP, such as smart forms or SAPscript.
  Causes:
  
  Form Not Found: The specified form may not exist or may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters passed to the Write_Form function may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the function may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form or execute the print job.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the print server or spool requests.
  Form Configuration: The form may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Form Existence: Verify that the form you are trying to call exists in the system. You can do this by checking in transaction SMARTFORMS or SE71