How To Fix FAPM004 - Company code &, form ID &2 is not designed to be printed separately

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAPM - Attached Payment Media

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Company code &, form ID &2 is not designed to be printed separately

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAPM004 - Company code &, form ID &2 is not designed to be printed separately ?

  The SAP error message FAPM004 indicates that the specified company code and form ID are not configured to allow for separate printing. This typically occurs in the context of financial documents, such as invoices or payment forms, where the system is trying to print a document that is not set up for individual printing.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The form ID associated with the company code may not be configured to allow separate printing. This can happen if the form is designed to be printed as part of a batch or if it is intended to be printed in a specific sequence.
  Form Settings: The form settings in the SAP system may not include the option for separate printing for the specified form ID.
  Document Type: The document type associated with the transaction may not support separate printing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SPRO (Customizing).
  Navigate to the relevant configuration for the form (e.g., Financial Accounting -> Accounts Payable -> Form Settings).
  Ensure that the form ID is set up to allow for separate printing for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Modify Form Settings:
  
  If the form is not designed for separate printing, you may need to modify the form settings or create a new form that allows for separate printing.
  You can use transaction SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) to adjust the form settings.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Verify the document type associated with the transaction. Ensure that it is configured to allow separate printing if that is required.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to understand the specific configurations for your environment.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test print to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms configuration.
  SE71: For SAPscript form configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on form configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to form configurations.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.