How To Fix EZ257 - Smart form &1 is not used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Smart form &1 is not used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EZ257 - Smart form &1 is not used ?

  The SAP error message EZ257 indicates that a Smart Form (identified by &1) is not being used in the system. This message typically arises when you are trying to access or modify a Smart Form that is not linked to any print program or is not being called from any transaction.
  Cause:
  
  No Print Program Assigned: The Smart Form has not been assigned to any print program.
  Not Called in Any Transaction: The Smart Form is not being invoked by any transaction or report.
  Inactive Smart Form: The Smart Form may be inactive or not properly activated.
  Incorrect Name: The name of the Smart Form might be incorrectly specified when trying to access it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Print Program Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction SMARTFORMS.
  Enter the name of the Smart Form and check if it is linked to a print program.
  If not, you need to create or assign a print program that calls this Smart Form.
  
  
  
  Check for Usage:
  
  Use transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE38 (ABAP Editor) to search for the Smart Form in the print programs or reports.
  Look for any programs that call the Smart Form using the function module SSF_FUNCTION_MODULE_NAME.
  
  
  
  Activate the Smart Form:
  
  Ensure that the Smart Form is activated. You can do this in the SMARTFORMS transaction by selecting the Smart Form and clicking on the activate button.
  
  
  
  Verify the Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the Smart Form you are trying to access. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Create a New Print Program:
  
  If necessary, create a new print program that utilizes the Smart Form. You can do this by writing an ABAP report that calls the Smart Form.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Function Module: When you want to print using a Smart Form, you typically call it through a function module generated by the Smart Form. The function module name can be found using SSF_FUNCTION_MODULE_NAME.
  Smart Forms Documentation: SAP provides documentation on how to create and manage Smart Forms, which can be helpful if you are new to using them.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: To create or modify Smart Forms.
  SE80: To navigate through various objects including Smart Forms.
  SE38: To create or modify ABAP programs.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EZ257 error and ensure that your Smart Form is properly utilized within the SAP system.