How To Fix LSOPV018 - Form & either does not exist or is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LSOPV - Training Management (Copy of Message Class PV)

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Form & either does not exist or is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LSOPV018 - Form & either does not exist or is not active ?

  The SAP error message LSOPV018 indicates that a specific form (likely related to a print form or layout) does not exist or is not active in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when trying to print or display a document that relies on a specific form.
  Cause:
  
  Form Does Not Exist: The specified form name may not be defined in the system.
  Form Not Active: The form exists but is not activated. In SAP, forms must be activated after creation or modification to be used.
  Incorrect Form Name: There may be a typo or incorrect reference to the form name in the program or configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Form Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) and check if the form exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or obtain it from another system.
  
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  If the form exists but is not active, activate it by selecting the form in the transaction and clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Verify Form Name:
  
  Ensure that the form name used in the program or configuration is correct. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the form. This may involve checking roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the form was recently transported, verify that the transport request was successfully imported and that the form is active in the target system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program that is calling the form to see if there are any additional clues or errors being generated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: For managing Smart Forms.
  SE71: For managing SAPscript forms.
  SE78: For managing SAP ArchiveLink and forms.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Smart Forms and SAPscript for detailed information on form creation, activation, and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the LSOPV018 error message in SAP.