How To Fix FB412 - Contradiction at the beginning of form in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 412

• Message text: Contradiction at the beginning of form in company code &

What causes this issue?

You could not call up the form in the customer/vendor language. The
standard form language does not correspond to the company code
language. Therefore you attempted to change the language.
Unlike the first call up, however, after the change there were still
errors in the second call although the form is available in the
standard language.

System Response

Termination of processing.

How to fix this error?

Inform the software consultant for this program.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB412 - Contradiction at the beginning of form in company code & ?

  The SAP error message FB412, which states "Contradiction at the beginning of form in company code &," typically occurs during the execution of a financial document posting or when trying to generate a report that involves financial forms. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration of the financial forms for the specified company code.
  Causes:
  
  Form Configuration Issues: The form being used may not be correctly configured for the specified company code. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the form layout or parameters.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the company code, such as missing master data or incorrect settings in the financial accounting configuration.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the form being used may not be compatible with the current configuration or data in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or execute the form correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Configuration: 
  
  Go to the SAP Smart Forms or SAPscript transaction (e.g., SMARTFORMS or SE71) and verify the configuration of the form associated with the company code.
  Ensure that all required fields and parameters are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the company code in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place and that there are no missing entries.
  Use transaction code OX02 to review the company code settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the financial data related to the company code. This can help identify any missing or incorrect entries that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Update or Recreate the Form:
  
  If the form is outdated or corrupted, consider updating it or recreating it from scratch to ensure it aligns with the current system configuration.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the form.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB50 (General Ledger Account Document Entry), FB60 (Vendor Invoice), and FB70 (Customer Invoice) to understand where the error may be occurring.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Smart Forms and SAPscript for additional guidance on form configuration and troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Accounting for further assistance.