How To Fix EZ518 - Form class &1 has status '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Form class &1 has status '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EZ518 - Form class &1 has status '&2' ?

  The SAP error message EZ518 indicates that a form class has a specific status that is not suitable for processing. The message typically appears in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when there is an issue with the form class being used.
  Cause:
  The error message EZ518 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Inactive Form Class: The form class is not active or has been set to a status that prevents it from being used (e.g., "in development" or "not released").
  Transport Issues: The form class may not have been transported correctly to the system where you are trying to use it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or execute the form class.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the form class settings or related objects.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EZ518 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Form Class Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE71 (SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms).
  Check the status of the form class in question. Ensure that it is active and released for use.
  
  
  
  Activate the Form Class:
  
  If the form class is inactive, activate it. In SE71, you can do this by selecting the form and choosing the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the form class was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was successful and that the form class is available in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the form class. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the form class for additional configuration or usage instructions.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is calling the form class to identify any additional issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE71 (SAPscript), SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific form class or error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EZ518 error message in SAP.