How To Fix BFIBL02168 - Form type has been changed, check the alternative form

BFIBL02168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Form type has been changed, check the alternative form

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BFIBL02168 - Details

• The SAP error message BFIBL02168 indicates that there has been a change in the form type for a specific document or transaction, and it suggests checking for an alternative form. This error typically arises in the context of financial documents, such as invoices or payment forms, where the form type used for printing or processing has been modified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Form Type Change: The form type associated with the document has been altered in the system, possibly due to updates in the form configuration or changes in business requirements.
  Missing Alternative Form: The system is unable to find an alternative form that corresponds to the new form type, which is necessary for processing the document.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to form types, output types, or print programs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the SAP transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) to review the form types and ensure that the required forms