How To Fix EZ288 - Form class &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Form class &1 is not active

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What causes this issue?

Form class &V1& is not active and therefore cannot be used in an
application
form.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

Check the errors in the form class.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EZ288 - Form class &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message EZ288, which states "Form class &1 is not active," typically occurs when there is an issue with the form class in SAPscript or Smart Forms. This error indicates that the specified form class is not currently active in the system, which prevents the system from processing the associated forms.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Form Class: The form class specified in the error message is not activated in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the form class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Development Changes: Changes made in the development environment may not have been properly transported or activated in the quality or production environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the form class.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Form Class:
  
  Go to the transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript).
  Check if the form class exists and is inactive.
  Activate the form class by selecting it and clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the form class was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that the form class is active in the target system.
  Use transaction code SE09 or SE10 to check the transport logs.
  
  
  
  Review Development Changes:
  
  If changes were made in the development environment, ensure that they were properly saved and activated before transporting.
  Re-transport the form class if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and activate the form class.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is calling the form to identify any additional issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: For managing Smart Forms.
  SE71: For managing SAPscript forms.
  SE80: For accessing the Object Navigator, where you can find forms and their classes.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on Smart Forms and SAPscript, including how to create, modify, and activate forms.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the EZ288 error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EZ288 error and ensure that the form class is active and functioning correctly in your SAP system.