How To Fix EZ156 - Application form &1 cannot be printed; it is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Application form &1 cannot be printed; it is not active

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What causes this issue?

The application form &V1& is not active and therefore cannot be printed.
There may be errors in user exists or in the layout components.

System Response

The system rejects the print request.

How to fix this error?

Check the application form &V1&.

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 EZ156 - Application form &1 cannot be printed; it is not active ?

  The SAP error message EZ156 indicates that the application form you are trying to print is not active. This typically occurs in the context of SAP forms, such as those used in HR or other modules where specific forms are required for various processes.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Form: The application form specified (denoted by &1 in the error message) is not active in the system. This could be due to it being newly created, modified, or not yet activated.
  Configuration Issues: The form may not have been properly configured or linked to the relevant application or process.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from another system (like a development or quality assurance system), it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  Go to the transaction code SFP (Form Builder).
  Enter the name of the form that is causing the issue.
  Check if the form is active. If it is not, activate it by selecting the appropriate option.
  
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the form is correctly configured and linked to the relevant application or process.
  Verify that all necessary settings in the form are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport the Form:
  
  If the form was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system.
  Check the transport logs for any errors during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the form to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are met.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to print the form has the necessary authorizations to access and print the form.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SFP (Form Builder) and SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific form or error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EZ156 error and successfully print the application form.