How To Fix TD848 - Active 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: 848

• Message text: Active form & does not exist

What causes this issue?

A form was specified which is not active or perhaps does not even
exist.

How to fix this error?

Format conversions can only be maintained and displayed for active
styles and forms. However, deletion is possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD848 - Active form & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message TD848 indicates that an active form does not exist in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to use a form in SAPscript or Smart Forms that has not been properly activated or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Form Not Activated: The form you are trying to use has not been activated. In SAPscript and Smart Forms, forms must be activated before they can be used.
  Incorrect Form Name: The form name specified in the program or transaction may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the form you are using (e.g., SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms or SE71 for SAPscript).
  Check if the form exists and is in the inactive state.
  Activate the form by clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Form Name:
  
  Verify that the form name used in the program or transaction is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the form was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the form was included.
  If necessary, re-import the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the form. Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you can debug the program that is calling the form to see if there are any additional issues or parameters being passed incorrectly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms management.
  SE71: For SAPscript form management.
  SE78: For managing SAPscript and Smart Forms in the context of SAP ArchiveLink.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on Smart Forms and SAPscript, including how to create, modify, and activate forms.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message TD848.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TD848 error and ensure that the active form is available for use in your SAP environment.