How To Fix CO181 - No form exists for list & (order type &, printer &, plant &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 181

• Message text: No form exists for list & (order type &, printer &, plant &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO181 - No form exists for list & (order type &, printer &, plant &) ?

  The SAP error message CO181 indicates that there is no form available for the specified list, order type, printer, and plant. This error typically occurs when you are trying to print a document (like a production order or a work order) and the system cannot find the appropriate form to generate the output.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Form: The specified form for the order type does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the output type may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Printer Settings: The printer specified may not be correctly configured or may not have access to the required forms.
  Plant-Specific Forms: The form may be plant-specific, and the plant specified does not have the form defined.
  Output Type Not Assigned: The output type for the order type may not be assigned correctly in the configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Availability:
  
  Go to transaction SE71 (SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms) to check if the form exists for the specified order type.
  If the form does not exist, you may need to create it or copy it from another order type.
  
  
  
  Review Output Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction NACE to check the output type configuration for the relevant application (e.g., CO for Controlling).
  Ensure that the output type is correctly assigned to the order type and that the form is linked to the output type.
  
  
  
  Printer Configuration:
  
  Check the printer settings in transaction SPAD to ensure that the printer is correctly configured and that it can access the required forms.
  Make sure that the printer is active and properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Plant-Specific Forms:
  
  If the form is plant-specific, ensure that the form is defined for the specific plant you are working with.
  You may need to create a new form for that plant or assign an existing form.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the output again to see if the error persists.
  You can also use transaction CO02 (Change Production Order) to trigger the print and check if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE71: SAPscript Form Maintenance
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms Maintenance
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  CO02: Change Production Order
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on configuring output types and forms.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further assistance, as they may need to investigate the system configuration or custom developments.