How To Fix TD705 - Form & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Form & does not exist

What causes this issue?

A form has been allocated to your text which does not exist in the SAP
System.

System Response

The form cannot be allocated.

How to fix this error?

If you have authorization to allocate forms, display the forms
available (command Format Form ...). Select an appropriate form.
If you do not have authorization to allocate forms, contact your SAP
system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD705 - Form & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message TD705 ("Form & does not exist") typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specified form in the SAPscript or Smart Forms. This can happen for various reasons, such as the form not being created, being deleted, or being incorrectly referenced in the program or transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Form Not Created: The specified form has not been created in the system.
  Form Deleted: The form may have been deleted or is not available in the current client.
  Incorrect Form Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name used in the program or transaction that references the form.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SE71 (for SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms) and check if the form exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a transport request.
  
  
  
  Verify Form Name:
  
  Ensure that the form name used in the program or transaction is correct. Check for any typos or case sensitivity issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the form was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was transported successfully.
  If necessary, re-transport the form from the source system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the form. Check the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction or program, you can debug the program to see where the form is being called and verify the parameters being passed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the form to ensure that it is being used correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE71: SAPscript Form Maintenance
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms Maintenance
  SE78: SAP ArchiveLink for forms
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the TD705 error in your SAP system.