How To Fix CBGL00252 - Label template for generation variant &4 is not released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGL00 - GLM: Standard Messages

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Label template for generation variant &4 is not released

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to determine, print, or preview a label with report
generation variant &V4&. The system has terminated processing for the
label, however, because the label template for the report generation
variant has not been released.

System Response

The label is not taken into account in <LS>Label Printing</> during
label determination for manual print request generation and is therefore
not displayed in the label tree.
The label is not taken into account during label determination for
automatic print request generation. In other words, a print request is
not generated.
Label printing or the process to preview the label is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the status of the report template and if necessary release it.
Repeat label determination, label printing, or the attempt to preview
the label.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGL00252 - Label template for generation variant &4 is not released ?

  The SAP error message CBGL00252 indicates that the label template for a specific generation variant is not released. This typically occurs in the context of label printing or generation in SAP, particularly when using the SAPscript or Smart Forms for label printing.
  Cause:
  
  Unreleased Template: The label template associated with the generation variant has not been released. In SAP, templates must be released before they can be used in production or for printing.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the generation variant is not correctly linked to a released label template.
  Transport Issues: If the label template was recently transported from a development environment to a production environment, it may not have been released in the target environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Label Template:
  
  Go to the transaction code for label template maintenance (usually NACE for output types or SE78 for SAPscript forms).
  Find the relevant label template and check its status.
  If it is not released, release it by following the appropriate steps in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Check Generation Variant Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the generation variant is correctly configured to point to the released label template.
  You can check this in the configuration settings related to label printing.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the label template was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that the template is available in the target system.
  If necessary, re-transport the label template and ensure it is released in the target environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to label printing and templates for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE - Output Types
  SE78 - SAPscript Forms
  SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to label printing issues or specific error messages for further troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to release templates and make changes to configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.