How To Fix SY119 - Form with index & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Form with index & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY119 - Form with index & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SY119 typically indicates that there is an issue with a form or a specific index that does not exist in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a form in SAPscript, Smart Forms, or Adobe Forms.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Form: The form you are trying to access may not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the form name or the form not being created or activated.
  Incorrect Index: The index specified in the form or program may not exist. This can happen if the form is trying to reference a specific index that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process, leading to missing objects.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form or the related objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Form Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the form you are trying to access (e.g., SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms or SE71 for SAPscript).
  Verify that the form exists and is correctly named.
  
  
  
  Check Activation:
  
  Ensure that the form is activated. In the case of Smart Forms, you can activate it directly in the Smart Forms transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Index:
  
  If the error is related to an index, check the program or form logic to ensure that the index being referenced is valid and exists.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the form was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues. You may need to re-transport the form or related objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the form. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or form to identify where the error is occurring. This can provide more context on what is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms management.
  SE71: For SAPscript form management.
  SE80: For Object Navigator, where you can find various objects including forms.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or SAP Help Portal for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SY119 error in your SAP system.