How To Fix 3P116 - Error opening Layout set &1 to print the report

3P116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3P -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Error opening Layout set &1 to print the report

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3P116 - Error opening Layout set &1 to print the report ?

  The SAP error message 3P116 indicates that there is an issue with opening a layout set for printing a report. This error typically occurs when the system cannot find the specified layout set or if there are issues with the layout set configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Layout Set: The specified layout set does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Layout Set Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name specified for the layout set.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the layout set.
  Transport Issues: If the layout set was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the SAP system or database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Layout Set Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE71 (SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms) to check if the layout set exists.
  Ensure that the layout set name specified in the report is correct.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user