How To Fix SOMU_ERROR028 - Reading form &1 in default language &2 because it does not exist in &3

SOMU_ERROR028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOMU_ERROR - Output Management: Utilities

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Reading form &1 in default language &2 because it does not exist in &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOMU_ERROR028 - Reading form &1 in default language &2 because it does not exist in &3 ?

  The SAP error message SOMU_ERROR028 typically indicates that the system is unable to read a specific form in the default language because it does not exist in the specified form type or language. This error often occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when the system is trying to access a form that has not been created or is not available in the required language.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Form: The specified form does not exist in the system for the default language.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system configuration may not match the language in which the form is expected.
  Form Not Transported: The form may not have been transported from the development environment to the production environment.
  Form Deletion: The form may have been deleted or not properly activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Form Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) and check if the form exists in the