How To Fix HRFORMS021 - Form name &1 not active for form &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFORMS - Messages for HR Form Builder

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Form name &1 not active for form &2

What causes this issue?

Smart Form &V1&, which defines the layout of HR form &V2&, is not active
in the system.

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?

To access the Smart Forms editor, choose Layout.
Activate the Smart Form.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFORMS021 - Form name &1 not active for form &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRFORMS021 indicates that a specific form (identified by the form name &1) is not active for the specified form type (identified by form &2). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) forms, such as those used for payroll, employee data, or other HR-related documentation.
  Cause:
  
  Form Not Activated: The most common cause is that the specified form has not been activated in the system. Forms must be activated before they can be used in processes.
  Incorrect Form Name: The form name provided may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Form Type Mismatch: The form type specified may not correspond to the form name provided.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the HR forms setup that prevent the form from being recognized as active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  Go to the transaction code HRFORMS or HRFORM in SAP.
  Check if the form with the specified name is listed and ensure it is activated.
  If it is not active, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Form Name and Type:
  
  Double-check the form name and ensure it is correctly spelled.
  Ensure that the form type matches the form name you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the form was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that the form was activated post-transport.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for HR forms in the system to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to the form you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as HRFORMS, SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE38 (ABAP Editor) for debugging.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific form or error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate forms and make changes in the HR module.
  Testing: After activation, test the form to ensure it works as expected in the relevant HR processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or HR module support team for further assistance.