How To Fix GC624 - No short version of the line layout is defined for the standard form &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 624

• Message text: No short version of the line layout is defined for the standard form &

What causes this issue?

No short version of line layout has been defined in the standard report
definition

System Response

Error

How to fix this error?

Give a (short) definition of line layout or use the existing line layout

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC624 - No short version of the line layout is defined for the standard form & ?

  The SAP error message GC624 indicates that there is no short version of the line layout defined for the standard form you are trying to use. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's forms and layout management, particularly when dealing with print forms or document layouts in modules like SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) or SAP MM (Materials Management).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually arises when the system is trying to generate a document (like an invoice or delivery note) and cannot find a defined short version of the line layout for the specified form.
  Form Not Properly Defined: The form you are trying to use may not have been set up correctly in the SAP system, or the necessary line layout has not been created.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, the line layout might not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) to check the form definition.
  Ensure that the line layout is defined for the form you are using. If it is missing, you will need to create or modify the layout.
  
  
  
  Define Short Version of Line Layout:
  
  In the form configuration, ensure that a short version of the line layout is defined. This can usually be done in the layout settings of the form.
  If you are using Smart Forms, you can define the line layout in the "Main Window" or "Secondary Window" sections.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the form was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the form or manually create the missing line layout in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to define line layouts for the type of form you are working with.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the form again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms management.
  SE71: For SAPscript form management.
  NACE: For output type configuration, where you can check if the output type is correctly linked to the form.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for "GC624" in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify forms and layouts in the SAP system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GC624 error and ensure that your forms are correctly configured for printing or output generation.