How To Fix EZ417 - Form class library &1 does not contain an application data area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Form class library &1 does not contain an application data area

trados = fi

What causes this issue?

The Print Workbench was unable to find an application data area in the f
orm class library &V1&. This indicates an incomplete and therefore
invalid status of the report.
The corresponding comment lines were probably deleted from the generated
part by accident they are indicated as mandator.

System Response

The form class contains errors.

How to fix this error?

Use transaction <LS>EFCS</> to update the form class library. Choose
<LS>Edit -> Library -> Update</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EZ417 - Form class library &1 does not contain an application data area ?

  The SAP error message EZ417 indicates that a specific form class library does not contain an application data area. This error typically arises when there is an issue with the configuration or setup of the form in SAPscript or Smart Forms.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Application Data Area: The form class library specified in the error message does not have an associated application data area. This can happen if the form was not properly defined or if the necessary data structures were not created.
  Incorrect Form Configuration: The form may not be correctly configured to reference the appropriate data area or structure.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the data area to be lost or not included.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the form (e.g., SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms or SE71 for SAPscript).
  Verify that the form is correctly configured and that the application data area is defined.
  
  
  
  Define Application Data Area:
  
  If the application data area is missing, you may need to create it. This involves defining the necessary data structures in the form.
  Ensure that the data structure used in the form corresponds to the data being passed to it.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the form was transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included.
  If needed, re-transport the form along with its associated data structures.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the form processing logic to see where the error occurs and gather more information about the data being passed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific form and its configuration to ensure that all steps have been followed correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms.
  SE71: For SAPscript forms.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Data Structures: Familiarize yourself with the data structures used in your forms, as this will help in understanding how to define the application data area correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EZ417 error and implement a solution to resolve it.