How To Fix AB061 - There is no valid form


AB061 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: AB -

  • Message number: 061

  • Message text: There is no valid form

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  • 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.


AB061 - Details

  • 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

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