How To Fix KH258 - Form & is not defined correctly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Form & is not defined correctly

What causes this issue?

You tried to add quantities and values or two different currencies in
cell &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Check the form.
Cell &V1& is a calculated element. If you cannot change any of the cells
which are used in the formula, the cell must be set to zero.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH258 - Form & is not defined correctly ?

  The SAP error message KH258, which states "Form & is not defined correctly," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when there is an issue with the configuration of a report or form used in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when generating reports or executing transactions that rely on specific forms.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Form Configuration: The form specified in the transaction or report may not be correctly defined in the system. This could be due to missing parameters, incorrect settings, or incomplete definitions.
  Missing Form: The form may not exist in the system at all, or it may have been deleted or not activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form or report.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to an incomplete or incorrect configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code used to define forms (e.g., SMARTFORMS, SAPscript, or SE71 for SAPscript forms).
  Verify that the form exists and is correctly configured. Check for any missing parameters or settings.
  
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  If the form is not active, activate it. In the case of Smart Forms, you can do this in the Smart Forms transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the form. This may involve checking user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the form was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific form or report you are working with. There may be known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with details about the error, the context in which it occurs, and any troubleshooting steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SMARTFORMS, SE71, and SE78 for form management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error KH258 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific fixes or recommendations.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the KH258 error message in SAP.