How To Fix AB061 - There is no valid form

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: There is no valid form

What causes this issue?

During the printing of barcodes, the system could not find a valid
form. Either no form was selected, or the form selected is not active.

System Response

The print procedure terminates.

How to fix this error?

Use a valid form. You can either use the sample supplied by SAP, or
modify it to your requirements. You maintain forms using the "form
painter" (SE71) transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB061 - There is no valid form ?

  The SAP error message AB061 ("There is no valid form") typically occurs when you are trying to print or generate a document (like an invoice, purchase order, etc.) that requires a specific form or layout, but the system cannot find a valid form associated with the document type or the specific conditions under which you are trying to print.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Form: The form that is supposed to be used for the document is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Form Assignment: The document type may not be correctly linked to the appropriate form.
  Form Versioning: The form may exist, but the version being called is not valid or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the form.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the output types or forms.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE71 to check if the form exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Verify Form Assignment:
  
  Check the output type configuration in transaction code NACE. Ensure that the output type is correctly assigned to the form.
  Make sure that the correct form is assigned to the relevant application area (e.g., billing, purchasing).
  
  
  
  Check Form Version:
  
  If the form exists, ensure that the version you are trying to use is active and valid.
  You can check the version in the form maintenance transaction.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the form.
  Check the user roles and profiles in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the output types in transaction code SPRO. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the output generation again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: For managing smart forms.
  SE71: For managing SAPscript forms.
  NACE: For output type configuration.
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  SU01: For user management.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on forms and output management.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation, as there may be underlying system issues or custom developments affecting form availability.