How To Fix FM210 - Form & for vendor & & is not maintained in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM - Dunning Notices

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Form & for vendor & & is not maintained in language &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM210 - Form & for vendor & & is not maintained in language & ?

  The SAP error message FM210 typically indicates that a form for a specific vendor is not maintained in the specified language. This error often arises when trying to print or display a form (like an invoice, purchase order, etc.) that requires a specific language version of the form for a vendor, but that version is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Form Language: The form for the specified vendor is not maintained in the required language.
  Vendor-Specific Settings: The vendor may have specific settings that require a form in a particular language.
  Form Configuration: The form may not be configured correctly in the SAP system for the specified language.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain the Form in the Required Language:
  
  Go to the transaction code SFP (Form Builder) or SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms).
  Check if the form exists for the specified vendor and language.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create or copy the form for that language.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor for Purchasing) to check the vendor's master data.
  Ensure that the language settings for the vendor are correct and that the vendor is set up to use the required language.
  
  
  
  Form Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the form is correctly assigned to the relevant application (e.g., invoice, purchase order) and that it is linked to the vendor in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the form output again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SFP: Form Builder for Adobe Forms.
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms.
  XK02: Change Vendor.
  MK02: Change Vendor for Purchasing.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on form maintenance and vendor master data management.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FM210 error and ensure that the necessary forms are available in the required languages for your vendors.