How To Fix EZ298 - No SAPscript form is specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 298

• Message text: No SAPscript form is specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EZ298 - No SAPscript form is specified ?

  The SAP error message EZ298 ("No SAPscript form is specified") typically occurs when a user attempts to print or generate a document that requires a specific SAPscript form, but the system cannot find the form specified in the configuration. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when printing invoices, purchase orders, or other documents that rely on SAPscript forms.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Form: The specified SAPscript form does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Form Name: The form name specified in the print program or configuration is incorrect or misspelled.
  Form Not Assigned: The form is not assigned to the relevant output type or document type.
  Transport Issues: The form may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified form.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Form Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code SE71 (SAPscript form maintenance) and check if the specified form exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Verify Form Name:
  
  Ensure that the form name specified in the print program or output configuration is correct. Check for any typos or case sensitivity issues.
  
  
  
  Assign Form to Output Type:
  
  Use transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration. Ensure that the correct SAPscript form is assigned to the relevant output type for the document you are trying to print.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the form was recently created or modified, ensure that it has been properly transported to the system where the error is occurring. Check the transport logs for any issues.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the specified SAPscript form. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the output again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAPscript: SAPscript is a text processing system used in SAP for creating and maintaining forms for print layout.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE71: SAPscript form maintenance.
  NACE: Output type configuration.
  SE78: For managing SAPscript forms and other forms in the system.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on SAPscript and output management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further investigation.