How To Fix ED073 - FORM & was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 073

• Message text: FORM & was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED073 - FORM & was not found ?

  The SAP error message ED073, which states "FORM & was not found," typically occurs when the system is unable to locate a specified form in the SAPscript or Smart Forms. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Form Name Typo: The form name specified in the program or transaction might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Form Not Created: The form may not have been created or activated in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from another system, it may not have been imported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  Namespace Issues: If the form is in a different namespace, it may not be accessible in the current context.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Form Name: Verify that the form name is correctly spelled and matches the name in the SAPscript or Smart Forms.
  Create/Activate Form: If the form does not exist, create it using transaction SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms or SE71 for SAPscript. Ensure that it is activated.
  Transport Check: If the form was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported into the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the form. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Namespace Verification: If the form is in a different namespace, ensure that you are referencing it correctly, and check if you need to include the namespace in the form name.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: To create or modify Smart Forms.
  SE71: To create or modify SAPscript forms.
  SE78: To manage SAPscript forms and Smart Forms.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, you can debug the program that is calling the form to see how the form name is being constructed or passed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the error message ED073.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after trying these solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.