How To Fix FMCA_INV035 - Form &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_INV - PSCD Billing

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Form &1 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_INV035 - Form &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_INV035, which states "Form &1 is not defined," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules where forms are used for various purposes, such as invoicing or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Form Definition: The specified form (indicated by &1) has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or because the form was deleted or not created.
  Incorrect Form Name: The form name being referenced might be misspelled or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Form Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) to check if the form exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Verify Form Name:
  
  Ensure that the form name being used in the transaction is correct. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the form. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the form was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the form was included in the transport request and that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific form and its usage within your organization.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SMARTFORMS: For managing Smart Forms.
  SE71: For managing SAPscript forms.
  SE78: For managing SAP ArchiveLink and forms.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on form management and configuration in your specific SAP module.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.