How To Fix FMCA_TRM_WD_1037 - Cardinality check fail for form type &4,form numbers(&1) should be &2-&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_TRM_WD_1 - Message Class created in EhP4

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Cardinality check fail for form type &4,form numbers(&1) should be &2-&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_TRM_WD_1037 - Cardinality check fail for form type &4,form numbers(&1) should be &2-&3 ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_TRM_WD_1037 indicates a cardinality check failure related to a form type in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Forms and is associated with the configuration of forms in the SAP system, particularly when there is a mismatch in the expected number of forms versus the actual number of forms defined.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the number of forms defined for a specific form type does not match the expected range. Specifically, the message indicates that the form numbers provided (represented by &1) should fall within a specified range (represented by &2 to &3). This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The form type may have been incorrectly configured, leading to a mismatch in the expected and actual form numbers.
  Missing Forms: Some forms that are expected to be present may be missing or not activated in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the forms, such as incorrect entries in the configuration tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to form configuration (e.g., SFP for Smart Forms or SE78 for SAPscript).
  Verify that the form type and the associated form numbers are correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Form Numbers:
  
  Ensure that the form numbers you are using fall within the expected range specified in the error message.
  If necessary, adjust the form numbers in your configuration to match the expected range.
  
  
  
  Activate Missing Forms:
  
  If any forms are missing, create or activate them as needed to ensure that all required forms are available in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Review the relevant configuration tables (e.g., TFMCA, TFMCA_FM) to ensure that there are no inconsistencies or incorrect entries.
  If inconsistencies are found, correct them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to form configuration and cardinality checks for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the form processing again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SFP (for Smart Forms), SE78 (for SAPscript), and SE80 (for Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.