How To Fix CY879 - Form group not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 879

• Message text: Form group not found

What causes this issue?

Form group was not found.

System Response

The generation of the planning table was terminated.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Enter another form group in the graphics profile. Call up the following
transaction in Customizing for capacity leveling:
<ls>Define graphics profile</>
<DS:TRAN.BCG2>Execute</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLPKBCG2>IMG</>
Create a form group. Call up the following transaction in Customizing
for capacity leveling:
<ls>Assign forms</>
<DS:TRAN.BCG3>Execute</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLPKBCG3>IMG</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY879 - Form group not found ?

  The SAP error message CY879: Form group not found typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with forms and reports related to cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified form group that is required for processing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Form Group: The specified form group does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or deletion of the form group.
  Incorrect Configuration: The form group may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to retrieve it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form group.
  Transport Issues: If the form group was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Group Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for form groups in SAP (Transaction code: OKKP or KAH1).
  Verify that the form group you are trying to use exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Form Group:
  
  If the form group does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., KAH1 to create a new form group).
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the form group. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the form group was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported.
  Activate the form group if it is in a deactivated state.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on form groups and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KAH1 (Create Form Group), KAH2 (Change Form Group), and KAH3 (Display Form Group).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message CY879.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.