How To Fix F4495 - Defined form & is not active (application &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 495

• Message text: Defined form & is not active (application &)

What causes this issue?

Form &V1& defined in table T021A for displaying additional information
for application &V2& is not active.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter an active form in table T021A.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4495 - Defined form & is not active (application &) ?

  The SAP error message F4495 indicates that a defined form is not active in the specified application. This error typically occurs when you are trying to use a form (such as a print form or a layout) that has not been activated or is not available in the system for the specified application.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Form: The form you are trying to use has not been activated in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Application: The form may not be defined for the application you are trying to use it with.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  Go to the transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript).
  Check if the form is listed and ensure it is activated. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Form Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the form is correctly assigned to the application you are using. This can be done in the configuration settings for the specific application.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the form was transported, ensure that the transport request has been successfully imported and that the form is active in the target system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the form. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Form Logic:
  
  If the form is complex, ensure that there are no errors in the logic or layout that could prevent it from being activated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: For managing Smart Forms.
  SE71: For managing SAPscript forms.
  SE78: For managing SAP ArchiveLink and forms.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on form management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to form activation or errors.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.