How To Fix FC192 - Defined form & is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 192

• Message text: Defined form & is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC192 - Defined form & is not active ?

  The SAP error message FC192 ("Defined form & is not active") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with forms used for financial documents such as invoices, payment advices, or other financial reports. This error indicates that the specified form is defined in the system but is not currently active, meaning it cannot be used for processing transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Form: The form you are trying to use has been defined in the system but has not been activated. This can happen if the form was recently created or modified and has not been set to active status.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the form or the output type associated with it.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  Go to the transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) depending on the type of form you are using.
  Locate the form by its name and check its status.
  If it is inactive, activate it by using the appropriate option (e.g., "Activate" button).
  
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration.
  Ensure that the output type associated with the form is correctly configured and active.
  Verify that the form is assigned to the correct output type.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the form was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that the form is active in the target system.
  You may need to re-import the transport request or manually activate the form in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Form Logic:
  
  If the form has complex logic or conditions, ensure that there are no errors in the form design that could prevent it from being activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific form and its configuration for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: For managing Smart Forms.
  SE71: For managing SAPscript forms.
  NACE: For output type configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific form or output type you are working with.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate forms and modify output types.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FC192 error and successfully activate the defined form for use in your SAP system.