How To Fix 3P413 - Layout Form set either not defined or not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3P -

• Message number: 413

• Message text: Layout Form set either not defined or not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3P413 - Layout Form set either not defined or not valid ?

  The SAP error message 3P413 indicates that the layout form set is either not defined or not valid. This error typically occurs in the context of printing or generating documents in SAP, particularly when dealing with forms and layouts in the SAPscript or Smart Forms.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Layout Form Set: The layout form set that is being referenced in the print program or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Invalid Layout Form Set: The layout form set may exist but is not valid due to issues such as being inactive, deleted, or not properly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the print program or output type may be pointing to the wrong layout form set.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the layout form set.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Layout Form Set:
  
  Go to transaction SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) and verify if the layout form set exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a transport request if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  Check the output type configuration in transaction NACE (for output types) or the relevant transaction for your application (e.g., for billing, sales orders).
  Ensure that the correct layout form set is assigned to the output type.
  
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  If the form exists but is inactive, activate it in the respective transaction (SMARTFORMS or SE71).
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the layout form set.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test print to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: For managing Smart Forms.
  SE71: For managing SAPscript forms.
  NACE: For configuring output types and linking them to forms.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on Smart Forms and SAPscript, as well as troubleshooting printing issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 3P413.