How To Fix EZ005 - Form class &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Form class &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a form class that does not exist.

System Response

INCLUDE ABANA_FICA_DWB_ANFORD OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Enter a form class that exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EZ005 - Form class &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message EZ005, which states "Form class &1 does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specified form class in the SAPscript or Smart Forms environment. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Form Class: The specified form class has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Form Class Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the form class reference.
  Transport Issues: If the form class was transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been imported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form class.
  Development Environment: The form class may exist in the development environment but not in the quality or production environment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Class Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SE71 (SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms) and check if the form class exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Verify Naming:
  
  Double-check the name of the form class in your code or configuration to ensure there are no typos.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the form class was supposed to be transported, check the transport request to ensure it was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the form class. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Form Class:
  
  If the form class is missing and cannot be restored, you may need to recreate it based on the specifications or requirements.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, the form class may depend on other objects (like text elements or styles). Ensure that all related objects are also available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE71: SAPscript Form Maintenance
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms Maintenance
  SE78: SAP Archive Link for forms
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for SAPscript and Smart Forms for detailed guidance on creating and managing forms.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.