How To Fix HRPAYDESV049 - Error calling form &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESV - Error Messages Germany Payroll, Social Insurance

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Error calling form &

What causes this issue?

The output function module cannot be determined for PDF form &V1&.

System Response

Processing is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

The typical cause of this error is an inactive form. Use transaction SFP
to check whether PDF form &V1& is active. If it is not, activate it.

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 HRPAYDESV049 - Error calling form & ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV049 typically indicates an issue with the payroll process, specifically related to the calling of a form in the HR module. This error can occur for various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or problems with the form itself.
  Causes:
  
  Form Configuration Issues: The form being called may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Missing Data: Required data for the payroll process may be missing or incomplete, leading to the inability to generate the form.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form or execute the payroll process.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the SAPscript or Smart Forms used for generating the payroll forms.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area or other related settings may not be correctly defined in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Form Configuration: Verify that the form being called exists and is correctly configured in the system. You can do this by checking the form name in the relevant transaction (e.g., SMARTFORMS or SE78 for SAPscript).
  Review Payroll Data: Ensure that all necessary data for the payroll run is complete and accurate. Check for missing infotypes or incorrect entries in employee records.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user executing the payroll process has the necessary authorizations to access the form and perform the payroll run.
  Debugging: If you have access to technical resources, consider debugging the payroll process to identify the exact point of failure. This may involve checking the ABAP code related to the form call.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and SMARTFORMS (for form maintenance).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and form generation for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the HRPAYDESV049 error in your SAP system.