How To Fix FPAPIMLT002 - Form &1 does not exist in language &2 or it is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPAPIMLT - SAFPAPI Message Class (Translation)

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Form &1 does not exist in language &2 or it is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPAPIMLT002 - Form &1 does not exist in language &2 or it is not active ?

  The SAP error message FPAPIMLT002 indicates that a specific form (identified by &1) does not exist in the specified language (&2) or that the form is not active. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Forms, such as Adobe Forms or Smart Forms, when the system is unable to find the required form in the specified language or when the form is not properly activated.
  Causes:
  
  Form Not Created: The form specified in the error message has not been created for the specified language.
  Form Not Activated: The form exists but has not been activated in the system.
  Incorrect Language Setting: The language code specified may be incorrect or not supported.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code SFP (for Adobe Forms) or SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms).
  Verify if the form exists for the specified language. If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  If the form exists but is not active, activate it using the appropriate transaction (SFP for Adobe Forms or SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms).
  In SFP, you can activate the form by clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language code specified in the error message is correct. You can check the available languages in the system and ensure that the form is created for the required language.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the form was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the form was activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the form. You may need to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or function module that is calling the form to identify any additional issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SFP: For managing Adobe Forms.
  SMARTFORMS: For managing Smart Forms.
  SE78: For managing SAPscript forms.
  
  
  
  Language Codes: Ensure you are using the correct ISO language codes (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to forms and this specific error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FPAPIMLT002 error and ensure that the required form is available and active in the specified language.