How To Fix UJW_EXCEPTION044 - No smartform was defined for the active template

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJW_EXCEPTION - BPC: Work Status Message Class

• Message number: 044

• Message text: No smartform was defined for the active template

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJW_EXCEPTION044 - No smartform was defined for the active template ?

  The SAP error message UJW_EXCEPTION044 indicates that there is no Smart Form defined for the active template in the system. This typically occurs when the system is trying to generate a document or output using a Smart Form that has not been configured or is missing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Smart Form: The Smart Form that is supposed to be used for the output is not created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Template Assignment: The active template may not be correctly linked to a Smart Form in the configuration settings.
  Transport Issues: If the Smart Form was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Smart Form.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Smart Form Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SMARTFORMS and check if the Smart Form exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Verify Template Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the output type or the application area that is generating the error.
  Ensure that the correct Smart Form is assigned to the active template.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the Smart Form was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully.
  If there are issues, you may need to re-transport the Smart Form.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the Smart Form.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you can debug the program that is calling the Smart Form to see if there are any additional clues or errors being generated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Smart Forms: Smart Forms is a tool in SAP for designing and maintaining forms for mass printing in SAP applications.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: To create or modify Smart Forms.
  SE78: To manage SAPScript forms and Smart Forms.
  NACE: To configure output types and link them to Smart Forms.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Smart Forms for detailed guidance on creating and managing forms.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.