How To Fix FV155 - Form ID & does not exist for PDF form

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FV - Electronic Banking Messages

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Form ID & does not exist for PDF form

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FV155 - Form ID & does not exist for PDF form ?

  The SAP error message FV155 indicates that the specified Form ID does not exist for the PDF form you are trying to generate or print. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's form management, particularly when dealing with PDF forms in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Form ID: The specified Form ID may not be defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Form ID: The Form ID entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Form Not Activated: The form may exist but is not activated or not properly configured.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form ID:
  
  Verify that the Form ID you are using is correct. Check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Form Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SFP (Form Builder) and check if the form exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or import it from another system.
  
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  If the form exists but is not activated, activate it in the Form Builder (SFP).
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the form was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was successful and that the form is available in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the form. Check the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check PDF Form Settings:
  
  Ensure that the PDF form settings are correctly configured in the SAP system. This includes checking the output type and form settings in the relevant transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific form and error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SFP: Form Builder for creating and managing forms.
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms, if applicable.
  SE78: For managing SAP forms and their settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific form or error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's support portal for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the FV155 error related to the PDF form in SAP.