How To Fix HRMGE00GENERAL803 - Enter a SmartForm document template

HRMGE00GENERAL803 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRMGE00GENERAL - Message Class for Management of Global Employees

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Enter a SmartForm document template

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HRMGE00GENERAL803 - Details

• The SAP error message HRMGE00GENERAL803 typically indicates that a SmartForm document template is required but has not been specified or is missing in the context where it is being called. This error is often encountered in HR-related processes, such as generating payslips, letters, or other HR documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing SmartForm Template: The specified SmartForm template is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the document generation may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to find the required template.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the SmartForm template.
  Incorrect Program Logic: The program or function module that is supposed to call the SmartForm may not be correctly implemented.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check SmartForm Template:
  
  Go to transaction SMARTFORMS and check if the required SmartForm template exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or import it from another system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings