How To Fix HRFORMS679 - Form class &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFORMS - Messages for HR Form Builder

• Message number: 679

• Message text: Form class &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFORMS679 - Form class &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRFORMS679 indicates that the specified form class does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to generate or display a form in the SAP HR module, and the system cannot find the form class that is required for that operation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Form Class: The form class specified in the configuration or in the program does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the form may be incorrect, leading the system to look for a non-existent form class.
  Transport Issues: If the form class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form class, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Form Class: Verify that the form class specified in the error message is indeed defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction SFP for Adobe forms) and checking the form class.
  Create or Adjust Form Class: If the form class does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust the configuration to point to an existing form class.
  Transport Check: If the form class was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the form class. You can check this in the user roles and profiles.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific form class you are working with for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SFP: For managing Adobe forms.
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms.
  SE80: For accessing the Object Navigator, where you can check for the existence of the form class.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific form class or error message.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program execution to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the missing form class.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRFORMS679 error and implement a solution to resolve it.