How To Fix FX201 - Program error: Standard screen templates do not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FX - Distributed FI Application Messages

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Program error: Standard screen templates do not exist

What causes this issue?

The standard entry screens are not available in the system.

System Response

The program is incorrect. No processing will be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator. See if screens 102 and 103 of
program SAPLFKMT are available and can be generated. Generate the
screens. If this is not possible, report the error to the Basis
Hotline. If you can generate the screens but the problem continues to
occur, contact the FI Hotline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FX201 - Program error: Standard screen templates do not exist ?

  The SAP error message FX201, which states "Program error: Standard screen templates do not exist," typically indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary screen templates for a particular transaction or program. This can occur for various reasons, including missing or corrupted screen templates, issues with the program configuration, or problems with the underlying data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Screen Templates: The standard screen templates required for the transaction or program may not be present in the system.
  Corrupted Program: The program associated with the transaction may be corrupted or not properly activated.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the screen templates may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain screen templates.
  Custom Modifications: If there have been custom modifications to the standard program, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Missing Templates:
  
  Use transaction SE80 or SE11 to check if the required screen templates exist in the system.
  If they are missing, you may need to restore them from a backup or transport them from another system.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Program:
  
  Go to transaction SE38 or SE80, find the program associated with the transaction, and try to activate it again.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If needed, re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the transaction and its associated screen templates.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the program to identify where the error is occurring and gather more information about the missing templates.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Always check for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this error.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide context for the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the FX201 error in your SAP system.