How To Fix FT189 - Editing format & is not defined for printer &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Editing format & is not defined for printer &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT189 - Editing format & is not defined for printer & ?

  The SAP error message FT189 indicates that there is an issue with the output format for a specific printer. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a defined output format for the specified printer in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Output Format: The specified output format (e.g., a specific form or layout) is not defined for the printer in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Printer Configuration: The printer may not be correctly configured in the SAP system, leading to the inability to find the required format.
  Transport Issues: If the output format was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the output format or printer settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Format Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Check the configuration of the printer in question and ensure that the output format is defined.
  If the output format is missing, you may need to create or assign the correct format.
  
  
  
  Define Output Format:
  
  If you need to create a new output format, you can do so in transaction SE71 (SAPscript Form) or SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms) depending on the type of output format you are using.
  Ensure that the output format is compatible with the printer.
  
  
  
  Check Printer Settings:
  
  Verify the printer settings in transaction SPAD. Ensure that the printer is correctly configured and that it is set to use the appropriate output format.
  Check the device type associated with the printer to ensure it supports the required output format.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the output format was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  If necessary, re-transport the output format or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the printer and the output format. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SE71: SAPscript Form Maintenance
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring printers and output formats.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the FT189 error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FT189 error and ensure that the output format is correctly defined for the specified printer.