How To Fix HRFORMS036 - There is either no print program for the form or it is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFORMS - Messages for HR Form Builder

• Message number: 036

• Message text: There is either no print program for the form or it is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFORMS036 - There is either no print program for the form or it is not active ?

  The SAP error message HRFORMS036 indicates that there is an issue with the print program associated with a specific form in the SAP HR module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find an active print program for the specified form, which can prevent the form from being printed or processed correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Print Program: The print program associated with the form is not activated in the system.
  Missing Print Program: The print program may not exist in the system at all.
  Incorrect Form Configuration: The form may not be correctly configured to link to the appropriate print program.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the print program or form.
  Transport Issues: If the form or print program was transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Print Program Activation:
  
  Go to transaction SE38 or SA38 and enter the name of the print program associated with the form.
  Check if the program is active. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Form Configuration:
  
  Use transaction HR Forms (e.g., HRASR_TEST or HRASR_FORM) to check the configuration of the form.
  Ensure that the correct print program is assigned to the form.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Print Program:
  
  If the print program does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust an existing one to ensure it meets the requirements of the form.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the print program and access the form.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects (form, print program, etc.) were transported correctly and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific form and print program for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to check and activate print programs)
  HRASR_TEST: Test HR Forms
  HRASR_FORM: HR Form Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific form or print program.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRFORMS036 error message.