How To Fix EZ768 - Smart Form &1 was compared; activate Smart Form

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 768

• Message text: Smart Form &1 was compared; activate Smart Form

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EZ768 - Smart Form &1 was compared; activate Smart Form ?

  The SAP error message EZ768 typically occurs when there is a discrepancy between the Smart Form definition and its associated function module. This can happen if the Smart Form has been modified but not activated, or if there are inconsistencies in the transport requests.
  Cause:
  
  Unactivated Changes: The Smart Form has been changed but not activated. In SAP, changes to Smart Forms need to be activated for them to take effect.
  Transport Issues: If the Smart Form was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to quality assurance), there may be inconsistencies if the transport was not completed correctly.
  Version Conflicts: There may be multiple versions of the Smart Form, and the system is trying to compare an outdated version with the current one.
  
  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.
  Check if there are any changes that need to be activated. If so, activate the Smart Form by clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  Ensure that the transport requests related to the Smart Form are correctly released and imported into the target system.
  If there are any inconsistencies, you may need to re-import the transport request or manually resolve the discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Compare Versions:
  
  If you suspect version conflicts, you can compare the Smart Form with its function module to ensure they are in sync.
  Use transaction SE37 to check the function module associated with the Smart Form and ensure it is activated.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that any related objects (like text elements, styles, etc.) are also activated and consistent.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: To access and manage Smart Forms.
  SE37: To access and manage function modules.
  SE10: To manage transport requests.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Smart Forms for detailed information on how to create, modify, and activate Smart Forms.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to Smart Forms and the EZ768 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EZ768 error and ensure that your Smart Form is properly activated and functioning as intended.