How To Fix EZ528 - Smart Form &1 has not been activated yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 528

• Message text: Smart Form &1 has not been activated yet

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What causes this issue?

Smart Form &V1& in the application form has not been activated yet and
therefore cannot be printed.

System Response

The application form is inactive.

How to fix this error?

Activate the Smart Form.

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 EZ528 - Smart Form &1 has not been activated yet ?

  The SAP error message EZ528 indicates that a Smart Form has not been activated. This error typically occurs when you attempt to use or print a Smart Form that has not been properly activated in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Non-Activation: The Smart Form has been created but not activated. In SAP, Smart Forms must be activated before they can be used.
  Changes Made: If changes were made to the Smart Form after its initial activation, it may need to be reactivated.
  Transport Issues: If the Smart Form was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Smart Form:
  
  Go to the Smart Forms transaction (transaction code SMARTFORMS).
  Enter the name of the Smart Form that is causing the error.
  Click on the "Activate" button (or use the menu option to activate).
  After activation, try to execute or print the Smart Form again.
  
  
  
  Check for Changes:
  
  If you have made changes to the Smart Form, ensure that you activate it again after making those changes.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the Smart Form was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully transported and activated in the target system.
  If necessary, reactivate the Smart Form in the target system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Smart Forms Overview: Smart Forms is a tool in SAP that allows users to create and maintain forms for mass printing in a more user-friendly way compared to SAPscript.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: To create or modify Smart Forms.
  SE71: To work with SAPscript forms.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Smart Forms for detailed information on how to create, modify, and activate Smart Forms.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate Smart Forms in your SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EZ528 error and successfully activate and use your Smart Form.