How To Fix FB229 - Form & (page &) is missing or is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Form & (page &) is missing or is not active

What causes this issue?

The system tried to start form &V1& (page &V2&) for issuing a text.
This form has, however, either not been created or is not active.

System Response

Termination of processing

How to fix this error?

Check the configuration of the correspondence.
In particular, check whether the above-mentioned form with the page
specified exists or is active.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB229 - Form & (page &) is missing or is not active ?

  The SAP error message FB229, which states "Form & (page &) is missing or is not active," typically occurs when there is an issue with the form used for printing financial documents, such as invoices or payment advices. This error can arise in various scenarios, particularly when trying to execute a transaction that requires a specific form.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Form: The specified form does not exist in the SAP system.
  Inactive Form: The form exists but is not activated or is set to inactive.
  Incorrect Form Name: The form name specified in the configuration or transaction is incorrect.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) and check if the form exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  If the form exists but is inactive, activate it using the appropriate transaction (SMARTFORMS or SE71).
  In SMARTFORMS, you can activate the form by selecting the form and clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Verify Form Name:
  
  Ensure that the form name used in the transaction is correct. Check the configuration settings in the relevant transaction (e.g., FBZP for payment processing).
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the form was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that the form is activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the form. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP regarding the specific form and its usage.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: For managing Smart Forms.
  SE71: For managing SAPscript forms.
  FBZP: For payment program configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the specific form or error message for additional guidance or patches.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FB229 error message in SAP.