How To Fix TK845 - Inactive Smart Forms exist (e.g. R3TR SSFO &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 845

• Message text: Inactive Smart Forms exist (e.g. R3TR SSFO &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK845 - Inactive Smart Forms exist (e.g. R3TR SSFO &) ?

  The SAP error message TK845 indicates that there are inactive Smart Forms in the system. Smart Forms are used in SAP for designing and printing forms, and this error typically arises when you attempt to execute or transport a Smart Form that has not been activated.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  There are Smart Forms that have been created but not activated.
  The system requires all Smart Forms to be active for certain operations, such as printing or transporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TK845 error, you need to activate the inactive Smart Forms. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Smart Forms:
  
  Go to transaction code SMARTFORMS in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Find Inactive Smart Forms:
  
  Enter the name of the Smart Form that is causing the issue or use the search functionality to find all Smart Forms.
  You can also check the transport request if applicable.
  
  
  
  Activate the Smart Form:
  
  Once you have located the Smart Form, select it and click on the "Activate" button (or use the menu option).
  Ensure that there are no errors during the activation process.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  If the Smart Form is dependent on other objects (like function modules), ensure those are also active.
  
  
  
  Test the Smart Form:
  
  After activation, test the Smart Form to ensure it works as expected.
  
  
  
  Transport if Necessary:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and need to transport the Smart Form to a production environment, ensure that the transport request includes the activated Smart Form.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: To create or modify Smart Forms.
  SE80: Object Navigator, where you can also find Smart Forms.
  SE37: To check related function modules if needed.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal provides documentation on Smart Forms, including how to create, modify, and activate them.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly check for inactive Smart Forms in your development environment to avoid such errors.
  Maintain proper documentation and version control for Smart Forms to track changes and activations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TK845 error and ensure that your Smart Forms are active and functioning correctly.