How To Fix CFB451 - Print program &1 is not active

CFB451 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFB - Messages for Consumer Products

• Message number: 451

• Message text: Print program &1 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFB451 - Print program &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message CFB451, which states "Print program &1 is not active," typically occurs when the print program specified in the output determination is not active or has not been properly defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to print documents like invoices, delivery notes, or other output forms.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Print Program: The print program specified in the output type is not active in the system.
  Missing Print Program: The print program may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Output Type Configuration: The output type may not be correctly configured to point to the right print program.
  Transport Issues: If the print program was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Print Program Activation:
  
  Go to transaction SE38 or SA38 and enter the name of the print program (as indicated by &1 in the