How To Fix FB228 - Form is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Form is missing

What causes this issue?

In the table of the forms for correspondence, the form is missing
for the following entry:
Company code: &V1&
Program: &V2&
Form ID: &V3&
If you created only one default entry without company code, the
statements made above apply to this default entry.

System Response

Cancellation of processing

How to fix this error?

Please check the configuration of the correspondence.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB228 - Form is missing ?

  The SAP error message FB228 ("Form is missing") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a financial transaction that requires a specific form (such as a payment form or invoice form), but the system cannot find the required form in the configuration. This can happen for various reasons, including missing form definitions, incorrect form settings, or issues with the form's transport.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Form Definition: The form you are trying to use has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Form Name: The form name specified in the transaction does not match any existing form in the system.
  Transport Issues: The form may exist in the development environment but has not been transported to the production environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  Form Configuration: The form may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SFP (Form Builder) and check if the form exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or import it from another system.
  
  
  
  Verify Form Name:
  
  Ensure that the form name used in the transaction is correct. Check the configuration settings to confirm the correct form is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Transport the Form:
  
  If the form exists in the development environment but not in production, ensure that it has been properly transported. You may need to check the transport logs for any issues.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the form. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Form Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the form is properly configured and activated. You can check the settings in transaction SFP or SMARTFORMS (if applicable).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP regarding the specific form you are trying to use. There may be specific requirements or configurations needed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SFP: Form Builder for Adobe Forms
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms
  SE78: For uploading forms
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with specific forms or configurations.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for guidance on form creation and management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FB228 error message in SAP.