How To Fix SMARTFORMS199 - There is no inactive version of form &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 199

• Message text: There is no inactive version of form &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS199 - There is no inactive version of form & ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS199 indicates that there is no inactive version of the specified Smart Form. This typically occurs when you attempt to activate or modify a Smart Form that does not have a previous inactive version saved in the system.
  Cause:
  
  No Previous Version: The Smart Form you are trying to activate or modify does not have an inactive version. This can happen if the form has never been saved or activated before.
  Deletion of Versions: If the inactive version was deleted or not created properly, you will encounter this error.
  Transport Issues: If the Smart Form was transported from another system and the inactive version was not included in the transport request, this error may occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create an Inactive Version:
  
  Open the Smart Form in transaction SMARTFORMS.
  Make any necessary changes to the form.
  Save the form. This should create an inactive version automatically.
  After saving, you can then activate the form.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Versions:
  
  Use transaction SMARTFORMS to check if there are any existing versions of the Smart Form.
  If there are no versions, you will need to create the form from scratch or ensure that it is properly saved.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the Smart Form was transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary versions were included.
  If needed, re-transport the Smart Form with the correct versions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Smart Forms for any specific instructions or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Code: SMARTFORMS is the transaction code used to create and manage Smart Forms.
  Version Management: SAP Smart Forms have version management, which allows you to maintain different versions of the form. Always ensure that you have an inactive version before making changes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to Smart Forms that might address this error.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.