How To Fix HRFORMS031 - Print program not activated for form &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFORMS - Messages for HR Form Builder

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Print program not activated for form &1

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Activate the print program.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFORMS031 - Print program not activated for form &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRFORMS031: Print program not activated for form &1 typically occurs when you attempt to print a form (such as a payroll form or HR document) that has not been properly configured or activated in the SAP system. This error is common in the context of HR forms, where specific print programs are required to generate the output for various HR-related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Form Not Activated: The specific form you are trying to print has not been activated in the system.
  Missing Print Program: The print program associated with the form is not defined or is inactive.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the form or print program.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRFORMS031 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Form Activation:
  
  Go to transaction code SFP (Form Builder).
  Enter the form name (the value of &1 in the error message).
  Check if the form is activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Print Program:
  
  Use transaction code SE38 or SA38 to check the print program associated with the form.
  Ensure that the print program is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for HR forms.
  Ensure that the form and print program are correctly linked in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the form was transported, ensure that all necessary transport requests have been imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest support packages and notes, as there may be fixes related to form printing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific form and print program for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SFP: Form Builder
  SE38/SA38: ABAP Program Execution
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may address issues with specific forms or print programs.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the print program and form.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRFORMS031 error and successfully print the desired HR form. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or HR support team for further assistance.