How To Fix HRPAY99OC076 - Form was not formatted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99OC - International payroll accounting, off-cycle

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Form was not formatted

What causes this issue?

A form was not created.
A reason for this can be that the form is not available in the language
specified.

How to fix this error?

Check the output language that is specified in the variant for the
form.
The variant used is in view V_T52OCV.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC076 - Form was not formatted ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC076: Form was not formatted typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) payroll processing when there is an issue with the formatting of a payroll form or document. This error can arise due to various reasons, including missing or incorrect form templates, issues with the form configuration, or problems with the underlying data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Form Template: The required form template may not be available in the system.
  Incorrect Form Configuration: The form may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing fields or incorrect data types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or generate the form.
  System Updates or Changes: Recent updates or changes to the SAP system may have affected the form's functionality.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Template:
  
  Ensure that the required form template is available and correctly configured in the SAP system.
  You can check this in transaction SMARTFORMS or SFP (for Adobe forms) to see if the form exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Form Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the form in transaction SPRO under the relevant HR payroll settings.
  Ensure that the form is linked correctly to the payroll process.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Check the data being processed for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect the form generation.
  Use transaction PA30 to review employee data and ensure all necessary fields are populated.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and generate the form.
  You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Test in Development Environment:
  
  If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to troubleshoot without affecting production data.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SMARTFORMS: To manage Smart Forms.
  SFP: To manage Adobe Forms.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  PA30: To view and manage employee master data.
  SU53: To check authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to HR forms and payroll processing for additional insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRPAY99OC076 error in SAP.