How To Fix FB418 - The error list form in company code & is missing for program &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 418

• Message text: The error list form in company code & is missing for program &

What causes this issue?

You want to print balance confirmations. An error list must be printed
if errors occur. The program therefore searches for an entry with
company code &V1&, program &V2& and molding ID ER in the table for the
company-code-dependent selection of correct forms.
This entry does exist, but a form name is missing.

System Response

Abnormal termination of processing.

How to fix this error?

Please maintain the forms for balance confirmations first by means of
customizing. Enter a form for the above-mentioned keys.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB418 - The error list form in company code & is missing for program & ?

  The SAP error message FB418 indicates that the error list form for a specific company code and program is missing. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when trying to execute a program that requires a specific error list form to be present in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Form: The error list form that is supposed to be associated with the specified company code and program is not defined or has been deleted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the form from being recognized or accessed.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system (like Development to Production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE71 (SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms) to check if the form exists for the specified company code and program.
  If the form is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify the Form:
  
  If the form does not exist, you can create a new one or modify an existing one to meet the requirements of the program.
  Ensure that the form is correctly linked to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Transport the Form:
  
  If the form was supposed to be transported, check the transport request to ensure it was included. If not, you may need to create a new transport request to include the form.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the form. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the specific program and its requirements for error handling and forms.
  
  
  
  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: SE71 (SAPscript), SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms), SU01 (User Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Custom Development: If the form is custom-developed, ensure that the development team is aware of the issue and can assist in resolving it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FB418 error and implement a solution to resolve it.