How To Fix KY403 - Because of a form change the report cannot be executed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Because of a form change the report cannot be executed

What causes this issue?

The report '&V1&' uses the form '&V2&', which was changed. Such a
change was made that the report could not be automatically adjusted.
The change affects the element '&V3&' and/or '&V4&'. This row or column
was hidden. It was, however, active at the time the report was
transferred to the report portfolio. The report uses a reference to
this element.

System Response

The report can no longer be executed.

How to fix this error?

If possible, you should slot the named row or column back into the form
'&V2&' in the old place.
If this is not possible, you should delete the report and transfer a
corresponding report into the report portfolio.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY403 - Because of a form change the report cannot be executed ?

  The SAP error message KY403 ("Because of a form change the report cannot be executed") typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the report's expected form structure and the actual form structure in the system. This can happen due to changes in the form layout, fields, or data elements that the report relies on.
  Causes:
  
  Form Changes: The form used in the report has been modified (e.g., fields added, removed, or renamed).
  Version Mismatch: The report is trying to access a version of the form that is not compatible with the current version of the report.
  Transport Issues: If the form changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings related to the form or report can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Form Version: Verify that the form version used in the report matches the current version in the system. You may need to update the report to use the latest form.
  Recreate the Report: If the report is outdated, consider recreating it or modifying it to align with the current form structure.
  Transport Consistency: Ensure that all necessary transports related to the form and report have been successfully imported into the target system.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the report execution to identify where the mismatch occurs.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation related to the form changes to understand what modifications were made and how they impact the report.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE71 (for Smart Forms) or SE78 (for SAPscript) to check the form definitions.
  Change Logs: Review change logs or transport logs to identify recent changes made to the forms or reports.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the report executes correctly without errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the KY403 error in SAP.