How To Fix EZ556 - &1 application forms are inconsistent with reference to form class &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 556

• Message text: &1 application forms are inconsistent with reference to form class &2

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What causes this issue?

During the check of the application forms assigned to form class &V2&,
the
system determined inconsistencies. This means that the application forms
concerned are incorrect and therefore cannot be used.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Check the dependent application forms and correct them.

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 EZ556 - &1 application forms are inconsistent with reference to form class &2 ?

  The SAP error message EZ556 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the application forms and the form class in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's HR module, particularly when dealing with forms related to employee data, payroll, or other HR processes.
  Cause:
  
  Form Class Mismatch: The form class defined in the system does not match the application forms that are being used. This can happen if the forms have been modified or if there are changes in the configuration that have not been properly aligned with the form class.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: If the configuration settings for the forms or the form class are incomplete or incorrect, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If forms or configurations were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and there were issues during the transport, this could lead to inconsistencies.
  Versioning Issues: If different versions of forms are being used or if there are updates that have not been applied consistently across the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Form Class Configuration: Verify the configuration of the form class in the SAP system. Ensure that it is correctly set up and that the application forms are properly linked to the form class.
  Review Application Forms: Check the application forms for any inconsistencies or errors. Ensure that they are correctly defined and that all required fields are present.
  Transport Management: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors. Ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SFP (Form Builder) to check the consistency of the forms and the form class. You may also want to run consistency checks if available.
  Recreate Forms: If the forms are corrupted or not functioning as expected, consider recreating them based on the correct specifications.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the forms in a development or quality assurance environment before moving to production.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.