FR154 - No form specified - form & will be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 154

• Message text: No form specified - form & will be used

What causes this issue?

No SAPScript form was specified.

System Response

RFKQST20 takes the form for the country.

How to fix this error?

Accept suggestion and continue processing or enter alternative form.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR154 - No form specified - form & will be used ?

  The SAP error message FR154 ("No form specified - form & will be used") typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when a print program or function module is trying to execute a print job without a specific form being defined. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when generating invoices, delivery notes, or other documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Form Definition: The print program is not linked to a specific form, or the form name is not specified in the print program.
  Incorrect Configuration: The output type configuration may not have a form assigned to it.
  Form Deletion or Inaccessibility: The specified form may have been deleted or is not accessible due to authorization issues.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments involved, there might be issues in the code that prevent the form from being specified correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction NACE and check the output type configuration for the relevant application (e.g., billing, delivery).
  Ensure that the output type has a valid form assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Review Print Program:
  
  Check the print program or function module being used to ensure that it specifies the correct form name.
  If you are using a custom print program, verify that the form name is being passed correctly.
  
  
  
  Form Availability:
  
  Ensure that the form (SAPscript or Smart Form) exists and is active.
  You can check this in transaction SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms or SE71 for SAPscript.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the print job has the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the print program to see where the form name is being set and why it might be empty.
  
  
  
  Fallback Mechanism:
  
  The message indicates that a default form (represented by &) will be used. You can check what this default form is and whether it meets your requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on output management and form configuration for more detailed guidance.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.