How To Fix KY163 - Form & does not exist

KY163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Form & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The report uses a form which no longer exists.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Delete the report.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY163 - Form & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KY163 typically indicates that a specific form (usually related to the configuration of forms for cost center accounting or internal orders) does not exist in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to generate reports or print forms that are not properly defined or configured in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Form Definition: The form you are trying to use has not been created or defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Form Name: The form name specified in the transaction or report may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Form Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) to check if the form exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need