How To Fix FB401 - Form & for error list does not exist in company code & or is incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Form & for error list does not exist in company code & or is incorrect

What causes this issue?

The form for error list &V1& does not exist, is incorrect or inactive.

System Response

Termination of processing.

How to fix this error?

Check by means of word processing whether form &V1& exists in language
&V3&. If necessary, create it first. If the form is available but
inactive, you must activate it. If the form is incorrect, you must
first correct the errors. Forms can be checked for errors by means of
word processing.
Maintain the forms for balance confirmations first by means of
customizing. One of the two the following entries must exist:
Company code: &V2&
Program: &V4&
Form ID: ER
Form: Form name
or
Program: &V4&
Form ID: ER
Form: Form name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB401 - Form & for error list does not exist in company code & or is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message FB401 typically indicates an issue related to the configuration of the form used for financial documents, particularly in the context of posting transactions in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. The error message "Form & for error list does not exist in company code & or is incorrect" suggests that the system is unable to find the specified form or that the form is not correctly configured for the specified company code.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Form: The specified form does not exist in the system for the given company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The form may exist but is not properly configured for the company code.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Incorrect Form Name: The form name specified in the transaction may be incorrect or misspelled.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code SE71 (SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms) to check if the form exists.
  Ensure that the form is available for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in transaction code OBR1 (for SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms.
  Ensure that the form is correctly assigned to the company code in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the form.
  Check user roles and profiles in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the form was transported, verify that the transport request was successfully imported and that all necessary objects are included.
  Check the transport logs for any errors.
  
  
  
  Correct Form Name:
  
  Double-check the form name used in the transaction to ensure it is correct and matches the name in the system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FB01: Post Document
  SE71: SAPscript Form Maintenance
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms Maintenance
  OBR1: Form Assignment for Document Types
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on form configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Functional team for further investigation.