How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS080 - Form name is not maintained in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Form name is not maintained in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS080 - Form name is not maintained in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS080 indicates that a form name is not maintained in the Customizing settings for the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when trying to print or generate a document that requires a specific form, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the form name required for the specific document type has not been defined in the Customizing settings. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The form has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Form Assignment: The form may be assigned incorrectly or not at all for the relevant document type.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have included the necessary form settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant section for EWM where forms are configured. This is typically found under:
  Extended Warehouse Management -> Cross-Process Settings -> Print Control -> Define Print Control
  
  Ensure that the form name is maintained for the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Maintain Form Name:
  
  If the form is missing, you will need to create or maintain the form name in the Customizing settings.
  Ensure that the form is correctly linked to the document type you are trying to print.
  
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Verify that the form itself is correctly configured in the SAPscript or Smart Forms, depending on what you are using.
  Ensure that the form is active and has no errors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the printing or document generation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the quality and production environments correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to form maintenance, such as SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms or SE71 for SAPscript.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on configuring print forms in EWM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to form configuration or known bugs.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP EWM expert for further assistance.