How To Fix FE068 - Form & not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Form & not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE068 - Form & not active ?

  The SAP error message FE068 ("Form & not active") typically occurs when you are trying to use a form in SAP that has not been activated or is not available in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with SAPscript forms, Smart Forms, or Adobe Forms.
  Cause:
  
  Form Not Activated: The most common reason for this error is that the form you are trying to use has not been activated. In SAP, forms need to be activated before they can be used in print programs or output processing.
  Incorrect Form Name: The form name specified in the print program or output configuration may be incorrect or misspelled.
  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.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or execute the form.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  For SAPscript: Go to transaction SE71 (SAPscript Form) and check if the form is active. If not, activate it.
  For Smart Forms: Go to transaction SMARTFORMS, enter the form name, and check its status. If it is not active, activate it.
  For Adobe Forms: Use transaction SFP to check the form and activate it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Form Name: Verify that the form name used in the print program or output configuration is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the form was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that the form is activated in the target system.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the form. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, you may need to debug the print program to see where the form is being called and what parameters are being passed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE71: SAPscript Form Maintenance
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms Maintenance
  SFP: Adobe Form Maintenance
  SE78: SAP ArchiveLink for forms
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on forms and their activation processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to forms and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FE068 error and successfully use the desired form in your SAP environment.