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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 error message).
  Check if the program is active. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction NACE to check the output type configuration.
  Navigate to the relevant application area (e.g., Sales, Purchasing) and find the output type that is causing the issue.
  Ensure that the print program and form routine are correctly assigned to the output type.
  
  
  
  Check for Existence of Print Program:
  
  If the print program does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another system where it is available.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the print program was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects (including the print program and associated forms) were included in the transport request and that they have been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the output determination process to see where it is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SE38/SA38: Execute ABAP Programs
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check for related objects)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output management and print program configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific print program or output type you are working with.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CFB451 error and ensure that the print program is active and correctly configured for your output needs.