How To Fix EZ564 - Form class &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 564

• Message text: Form class &1 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EZ564 - Form class &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message EZ564, which states "Form class &1 is not active," typically occurs when there is an issue with the form class in SAPscript or Smart Forms. This error indicates that the specified form class is not currently active in the system, which prevents the form from being processed or executed.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Form Class: The form class specified in the error message is not activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the form class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Development Changes: Changes made to the form class in the development environment may not have been properly transported or activated in the production environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the form class.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Form Class:
  
  Go to the transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript).
  Check if the form class exists and is inactive.
  Activate the form class by selecting it and clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the form class was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported into the target system.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or issues during the import process.
  
  
  
  Review Development Changes:
  
  If changes were made to the form class, ensure that they were saved and activated in the development environment before transporting.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and activate the form class. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is calling the form to identify any additional issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: For managing Smart Forms.
  SE71: For managing SAPscript forms.
  SE80: For accessing the Object Navigator, where you can find and manage various objects, including forms.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on Smart Forms and SAPscript, including how to create, modify, and activate forms.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the EZ564 error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EZ564 error and ensure that the form class is active and functioning correctly in your SAP system.