How To Fix EZ557 - Component &1 missing in DDIC type &2 of form level &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 557

• Message text: Component &1 missing in DDIC type &2 of form level &3

Trados = docu -> fi -> fica -> fica.tmw

What causes this issue?

During the check of the generated type for a form level, the system
determined that subcomponents do not exist.

System Response

The form class is inactive and cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Activate 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 EZ557 - Component &1 missing in DDIC type &2 of form level &3 ?

  The SAP error message EZ557 indicates that a component is missing in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) type of a specific form level. This error typically arises during the execution of a program or transaction that involves the use of a form (like Smart Forms or SAPscript) where the expected data structure is not correctly defined or is incomplete.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Component: The specified component (field) is not defined in the Data Dictionary for the given type (structure or table).
  Incorrect Form Level: The form level specified may not correspond to the correct version or definition of the data structure.
  Transport Issues: If the form or data structure was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport that led to missing components.
  Changes in Data Dictionary: If there have been recent changes to the Data Dictionary (like adding or removing fields), the form may not be updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Dictionary: Verify that the component (field) exists in the Data Dictionary for the specified type. You can do this by using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure or table definition.
  Update Form: If the component is missing, you may need to update the form to include the necessary fields. This can be done in transaction SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript).
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the missing components.
  Consistency Check: Use transaction SE14 (Database Utility) to check the consistency of the database objects and ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the Data Dictionary.
  Recreate the Form: If the form is significantly outdated or corrupted, consider recreating it or copying it to a new form and adjusting the necessary components.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE37: Function Module
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms
  SE71: SAPscript
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Smart Forms and SAPscript for detailed guidelines on form creation and management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message, as there may be specific patches or updates that address the problem.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further investigation.