How To Fix /BEV1/EMC723 - Call function 'Open_Form' did not work. SY-SUBRC: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV1/EMC -

• Message number: 723

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BEV1/EMC723 - Call function 'Open_Form' did not work. SY-SUBRC: & ?

  The SAP error message /BEV1/EMC723 Call function 'Open_Form' did not work. SY-SUBRC: & typically indicates that there was an issue when trying to open a form for printing or displaying in SAPscript or Smart Forms. The SY-SUBRC value provides additional information about the nature of the error.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Form Not Found: The specified form does not exist in the system or is not activated.
  Incorrect Form Name: The name of the form being called might be misspelled or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  Form Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the form itself, such as missing elements or incorrect settings.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the SAP spool system or memory issues.
  
  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 transaction code SE71 (SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms) and checking if the form is listed.
  
  
  Activate the Form: If the form exists but is not activated, activate it. In SE71 or SMARTFORMS, you can do this by selecting the form and choosing the "Activate" option.
  
  
  Verify Form Name: Double-check the name of the form being called in your code. Ensure that it matches exactly with the name in the system.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the function has the necessary authorizations to access the form. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Review Form Configuration: If the form is activated and the name is correct, review the configuration of the form for any missing elements or errors.
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues: Look into the SAP system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors or warnings that might provide more context. Also, check the spool requests (transaction SP01) to see if there are any issues with the spool system.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the program to see what value is being passed to the Open_Form function and what the SY-SUBRC value is after the call.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SY-SUBRC Values: The value of SY-SUBRC can provide insight into the specific error. Common values include:
  
  0: Success
  1: General error
  2: Form not found
  Other values may indicate specific issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the documentation for SAPscript and Smart Forms for more information on how to properly configure and call forms.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.