How To Fix SMARTFORMS094 - Template form &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 094

• Message text: Template form &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS094 - Template form &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS094 indicates that the specified Smart Form template (form) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to execute or print a Smart Form that has not been created, has been deleted, or is not properly activated.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Form: The form name specified in the program does not match any existing Smart Form in the system.
  Incorrect Form Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming convention used when calling the Smart Form.
  Form Not Activated: The Smart Form exists but has not been activated after creation or modification.
  Transport Issues: If the Smart Form was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Smart Form.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SMARTFORMS and check if the form with the specified name exists.
  Ensure that the form name is spelled correctly in the program or function module that is calling it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  If the form exists but is not activated, activate it by selecting the form in the SMARTFORMS transaction and clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the form was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that the Smart Form was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the Smart Form has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the form.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you are still facing issues, you can debug the program that is calling the Smart Form to see the exact form name being passed and verify it against the existing forms.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: To create, modify, or view Smart Forms.
  SE80: Object Navigator, where you can also find Smart Forms under the "Other Objects" section.
  
  
  
  Documentation: SAP provides documentation on Smart Forms, which can be helpful for understanding how to create and manage them.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to Smart Forms that might address specific problems or bugs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SMARTFORMS094 error and successfully execute the desired Smart Form.