How To Fix FE066 - Form & either does not exist or is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Form & either does not exist or is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE066 - Form & either does not exist or is not active ?

  The SAP error message FE066 indicates that a specific form (usually a print form or a layout) does not exist or is not active in the system. This error typically occurs when trying to print or generate a document that relies on a form that has not been properly configured or activated.
  Causes:
  
  Form Not Created: The form you are trying to use has not been created in the SAP system.
  Form Not Active: The form exists but is not activated. In SAP, forms must be activated before they can be used.
  Incorrect Form Name: The form name specified in the transaction or program is incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been transported correctly or may not be active in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) and check if the form exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or obtain it from another system.
  
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  If the form exists but is not active, activate it using the appropriate transaction (SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms or SE71 for SAPscript).
  In SMARTFORMS, you can activate the form by clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Verify Form Name:
  
  Ensure that the form name used in the program or transaction is correct. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the form was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was transported successfully and is active in the target system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the form. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the form is part of a standard SAP application, consult the SAP documentation or support notes for any specific requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: For managing Smart Forms.
  SE71: For managing SAPscript forms.
  SE78: For managing SAP ArchiveLink forms.
  PFCG: For managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific form or error message.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program that is calling the form to see if there are any additional clues or errors being generated.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FE066 error and ensure that the required form is available and active for use in your SAP system.