How To Fix RECPSF072 - Form cannot be tested without object reference (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECPSF - Correspondence Using Smart Forms

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Form cannot be tested without object reference (see long text)

What causes this issue?

The system does not support testing the form in the Form Builder. In
the test environment there is no reference to a Real Estate object, and
other correspondence parameters are not available.

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?

Use the correct application transaction for testing.
To test a general letter you can use the following procedure:
Call program: Correspondence -> Contracts -> General Correspondence.
Enter company code and contract number in selection screen (these
entries remain in the selection until they are changed)
Execute program (F8)
Double-click the entry in the list to display the page view
Note that when you have changed a form you have to restart the
application transaction (Step 1 above) for the changes to take effect.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECPSF072 - Form cannot be tested without object reference (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message RECPSF072 indicates that a form cannot be tested without an object reference. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Smart Forms or SAPscript when you attempt to test a form without providing the necessary context or data that the form requires to render correctly.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Object Reference: The form you are trying to test requires an object reference (like a specific data structure or internal table) to generate the output. If this reference is not provided, the system cannot execute the form.
  Incorrect Test Environment: You might be trying to test the form in a way that does not supply the necessary data context.
  Form Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the form is configured or defined, leading to the inability to reference the required data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Provide Object Reference:
  
  When testing the form, ensure that you are passing the correct data structure or internal table that the form expects. This is often done in the test environment where you can specify the input parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Review the form's configuration to ensure that all required fields and data structures are correctly defined. Make sure that the form is set up to accept the necessary input.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction:
  
  If you are using a transaction code to test the form, ensure that you are using the correct one that allows you to provide the necessary object reference.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can step through the form processing to identify where the object reference is missing or not being passed correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the form you are working with, as there may be additional requirements or configurations needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Smart Forms: If you are using Smart Forms, ensure that you are familiar with the data context required for the form. You can check the form's interface to see what parameters it expects.
  SAPscript: If you are using SAPscript, similar principles apply, and you should ensure that the necessary data is being passed to the script.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.