How To Fix /BEV4/PLPEND218 - FM &1: Form does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV4/PLPEND -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: FM &1: Form does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND218 - FM &1: Form does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND218 FM &1: Form does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access a form that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP forms, particularly when dealing with print forms or smart forms in the SAP environment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Form: The specified form (FM &1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created, deleted, or not transported correctly from a development environment to production.
  Incorrect Form Name: There may be a typo or incorrect form name being referenced in the program or configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported, there may have been an issue during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Form Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) and check if the form exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Verify Form Name:
  
  Ensure that the form name being referenced in the program or configuration is correct. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the form. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the form was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the form if there were issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the program that is calling the form to see how the form name is being determined and if there are any issues in the logic.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific form or transaction you are working with. SAP Notes may provide additional insights or solutions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific form or transaction.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: For managing Smart Forms.
  SE71: For managing SAPscript forms.
  SE78: For managing SAP ArchiveLink forms.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.