How To Fix HRFORMS672 - Form class &1 is used in forms; deletion not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFORMS - Messages for HR Form Builder

• Message number: 672

• Message text: Form class &1 is used in forms; deletion not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFORMS672 - Form class &1 is used in forms; deletion not possible ?

  The SAP error message HRFORMS672 indicates that a specific form class (denoted as &1) is currently in use in one or more forms, and therefore, it cannot be deleted. This is a common issue when trying to manage forms in the SAP HR module, particularly when dealing with HR forms and templates.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the form class you are trying to delete is still being referenced by one or more forms in the system. SAP does not allow the deletion of a form class if it is actively linked to any forms to maintain data integrity and avoid orphaned references.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage: 
  
  Check which forms are using the form class. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction HRFORMS or HRFORM) and looking for the forms that reference the form class in question.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  Once you have identified the forms that are using the form class, you will need to either delete those forms or change their configuration to remove the dependency on the form class you wish to delete.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Forms:
  
  If you decide to delete the forms, ensure that you have the necessary authorizations and that the forms are no longer needed.
  If you want to keep the forms, you may need to modify them to use a different form class.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  After ensuring that no forms are using the form class, you can attempt to delete the form class again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as HRFORMS for managing HR forms and HRFORM for form class management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing HR forms and form classes.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to forms and form classes in the SAP system.
  Backup: Always consider backing up any important forms or configurations before making deletions or significant changes.
  
  If you continue to face issues, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or HR module support team for further assistance.