How To Fix FRMLDLG157 - &1 &2 does not exist as a template

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLDLG - RMS-FRM: Dialog Messages for Formula

• Message number: 157

• Message text: &1 &2 does not exist as a template

What causes this issue?

You want to use formula &V1& as the template to copy from, but this
formula does not exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Perform the search and your action again. If the error still occurs,
notify your system administrator.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLDLG157 - &1 &2 does not exist as a template ?

  The SAP error message FRMLDLG157 indicates that a specific template does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Form Management, where a form template is expected to be available for processing but cannot be found.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Template: The specified template (indicated by &1 and &2 in the error message) has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Template Name: The name of the template being referenced may be misspelled or incorrectly specified in the configuration or program.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the template, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the template was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Template Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code SFP (Form Builder) and check if the template exists. You can search for the template using the name provided in the error message.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Template:
  
  If the template does not exist, you may need to create it. If it was deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it based on the specifications.
  
  
  
  Verify Template Name:
  
  Ensure that the name of the template being referenced in the program or configuration is correct. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the template. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the template was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific template or form you are working with to ensure that all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SFP: Form Builder for creating and managing templates.
  SE80: Object Navigator, which can also be used to check for the existence of forms and templates.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to form templates and the specific error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support 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.