/BEV1/EMC716 - Call function 'Control_Form' did not work. SY-SUBRC: &

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV1/EMC -

• Message number: 716

• Message text: Call function 'Control_Form' did not work. SY-SUBRC: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BEV1/EMC716 - Call function 'Control_Form' did not work. SY-SUBRC: & ?

  The SAP error message /BEV1/EMC716 Call function 'Control_Form' did not work. SY-SUBRC: & typically indicates that there was an issue when trying to call the function module Control_Form in the context of a form processing operation, often related to Smart Forms or SAPscript.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Incorrect Form Name: The form name being passed to the function might be incorrect or does not exist.
  Form Not Activated: The Smart Form or SAPscript form might not be activated. If the form is not activated, it cannot be called.
  Missing Parameters: Required parameters for the function call might be missing or incorrectly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the function may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form or execute the function.
  Runtime Errors: There could be runtime errors in the form logic itself, such as incorrect data handling or processing logic.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the system configuration that affect the execution of the function.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Form Name: Verify that the form name being used in the function call is correct and exists in the system.
  Activate the Form: If the form is not activated, go to the Smart Forms or SAPscript transaction and activate the form.
  Review Parameters: Ensure that all required parameters are being passed correctly to the function. Check the documentation for Control_Form to understand what parameters are needed.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the function and access the form.
  Debug the Form: If the form is activated and the parameters are correct, consider debugging the form to identify any runtime errors or issues in the logic.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or patches that might address known issues with the Control_Form function.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Function Module Documentation: You can look up the function module Control_Form in transaction SE37 to see its parameters and documentation.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms) or SE71 (for SAPscript) to manage forms.
  Debugging Tools: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code where the function is called to identify the exact point of failure.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further investigation.