How To Fix FE065 - Form & overwritten; please activate it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FE - CO-PA module pool messages

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Form & overwritten; please activate it

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

The form was overwritten and must be activated.
You reach the appropriate maintenance transaction for activating the
form via the function 'Create/change'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE065 - Form & overwritten; please activate it ?

  The SAP error message FE065 ("Form & overwritten; please activate it") typically occurs in the context of SAP Smart Forms or SAPscript forms. This error indicates that a form has been modified but not activated, which means that the changes made to the form are not yet available for use in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Form Modification: The form has been changed or overwritten in the development environment.
  Lack of Activation: After making changes to the form, it has not been activated, which is necessary for the changes to take effect.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from another system (e.g., from development to quality assurance), it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FE065 error, you need to activate the form. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Form:
  
  Go to the transaction code for Smart Forms (SMARTFORMS) or SAPscript (SE71).
  Enter the name of the form that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  In the Smart Forms or SAPscript editor, look for the "Activate" button (usually represented by a light bulb icon or a similar symbol).
  Click on the "Activate" button to activate the form.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  After activation, check for any errors or warnings that may need to be addressed.
  If there are issues, resolve them before proceeding.
  
  
  
  Test the Form:
  
  After activation, test the form to ensure that it works as expected and that the changes are reflected.
  
  
  
  Transport (if applicable):
  
  If you are working in a development environment and need to transport the changes to another system, ensure that the transport request is created and released properly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Smart Forms: Smart Forms is a tool in SAP that allows users to create and maintain forms for mass printing in a more user-friendly way compared to SAPscript.
  SAPscript: This is an older form of SAP's print layout tool, which is still used in some legacy systems.
  Transport Management: If you are working in a multi-system landscape (development, quality assurance, production), ensure that any changes made in development are properly transported and activated in the target systems.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider checking the SAP Notes or consulting with your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.