F0069 - Form & is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Form & is not active

What causes this issue?

The form specified does not exist or is not active.

System Response

The payment medium program was terminated.

How to fix this error?

The following measures can correct the error:
Enter the correct form name in the payment method form data in the
company code.
<DS:TRAN.FBZP>Proceed</>
Create the form or translate it and
Activate the form (both in the original language as well as in all
translated languages).
<DS:TRAN.SE71>Proceed</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0069 - Form & is not active ?

  The SAP error message F0069, which states "Form & is not active," typically occurs when you are trying to use a form (such as a print form or a layout) that has not been activated in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when generating invoices, payment advices, or other financial documents.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Form: The form you are trying to use has not been activated in the SAP system.
  Changes Made: If changes were made to the form but it was not reactivated, it may lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from another system (like Development to Production) and was not activated in the target system.
  Incorrect Form Name: The form name specified in the configuration might be incorrect or misspelled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  Go to the transaction code SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms) or SE71 (for SAPscript).
  Enter the name of the form that is causing the error.
  If you are in SMARTFORMS, check if the form is active. If not, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button.
  If you are in SE71, you can also activate the form from the menu.
  
  
  
  Check for Changes:
  
  If you have made changes to the form, ensure that you activate it again after making those changes.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the form was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that the form is activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Verify Form Name:
  
  Double-check the configuration settings where the form name is specified to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and activate the form.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: For managing Smart Forms.
  SE71: For managing SAPscript forms.
  SE78: For managing SAP ArchiveLink forms.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on Smart Forms and SAPscript forms.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, you may need to debug the program that is calling the form to see if there are any additional issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F0069 error and ensure that the form is active and ready for use.