SAP Knowledge Base Article - Public

3565719 - 'Form template name can't be initial' error for proposal and payment lists

Symptom

In 'Manage Automatic Payments' app pdf file for proposal and payment lists are not generated due to error 'Form template name can't be initial'. 

"Image/data in this KBA is from SAP internal systems, sample data, or demo systems. Any resemblance to real data is purely coincidental."

Environment

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Enter app 'Manage Automatic Payments'.
  2. Create and schedule proposal.
  3. Check proposal item in 'Revise Payment Proposals' and select 'Export to pdf' icon.
  4. Payment list is not generated due to error 'Form template name can't be initial.'

Cause

Missing customizing of 'Payment List' form template in 'Output Parameter Determination' app.

Resolution

Check if paying company code is maintained in 'Output Parameter Determination' App under:

  • Show Rules for 'Payment List'
  • Determination step 'Form Template'

See Also

Configuring the Output of Payment Proposal Lists and Payment Lists

Keywords

payment list, form template, initial, output parameter, proposal, revise payment proposal, manage automatic payments, export, pdf, FIN_FO_PAYM_LIST_V2, F0771, F0 771, F0770, F0 770, APOC_WD_BRF_DEC_TAB_MAINTAIN  , KBA , FI-FIO-AP-2CL , Fiori UI for Accounts Payable (Public Cloud) , Problem

Product

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition all versions