How To Fix QM186 - Form & is not available in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Form & is not available in language &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM186 - Form & is not available in language & ?

  The SAP error message QM186, which states "Form & is not available in language &," typically occurs when a specific form (such as a print form or a report) is not available in the language that the user is currently using in the SAP system. This can happen in various modules, including Quality Management (QM), when trying to print or display a form that has not been translated or created for the selected language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Form Translation: The form you are trying to access has not been translated into the language set in your user profile.
  Form Not Created: The form may not have been created at all for the specified language.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available forms in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Form Availability:
  
  Go to the transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) to check if the form exists for the required language.
  If the form is not available, you may need to create it or request that it be translated.
  
  
  
  Change User Language Settings:
  
  If the form is available in another language, consider changing your user language settings to match the available form.
  You can change your language settings in the user profile by navigating to SU01 (User Maintenance) and updating the language field.
  
  
  
  Create/Translate the Form:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can create or translate the form using the appropriate transaction codes (SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms or SE71 for SAPscript).
  Ensure that the form is properly activated after creation or translation.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Development Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to create or modify forms, contact your SAP Basis or development team to assist with the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms management.
  SE71: For SAPscript form management.
  SU01: For user maintenance and language settings.
  
  
  
  Language Settings: The language settings can be checked in the user profile or during the logon process. Ensure that the language you are using is supported by the forms you need.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on form management and translations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QM186 error and ensure that the necessary forms are available in the required language.