How To Fix HRFORMS729 - &1 employees were printed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFORMS - Messages for HR Form Builder

• Message number: 729

• Message text: &1 employees were printed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFORMS729 - &1 employees were printed ?

  The SAP error message HRFORMS729 typically indicates an issue related to the printing of HR forms, specifically that a certain number of employees (indicated by &1) were printed, but there may be a problem with the output or the process itself.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The output device or form configuration may not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Form Issues: The form being used for printing may have errors or may not be compatible with the data being processed.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the employee data being processed, such as missing or incorrect information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print the forms.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the spool request or printer connectivity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the output device settings in transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Ensure that the form used for printing is correctly configured in transaction SMARTFORMS or SAPscript.
  
  
  
  Review the Form:
  
  Check the form for any errors or inconsistencies. If using Smart Forms, you can test the form in the Smart Forms transaction (SMARTFORMS).
  Ensure that the form is compatible with the data being printed.
  
  
  
  Validate Employee Data:
  
  Review the employee data being processed to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing data that could cause issues during printing.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the print job. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Monitor Spool Requests:
  
  Use transaction SP01 to check the status of the spool requests. Look for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong during the printing process.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or technical support for further investigation. They can check for any underlying system issues or logs that may provide more insight.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms
  SE78: SAP ArchiveLink for forms
  SP01: Spool Request Overview
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes for specific guidance on HR forms and printing issues.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRFORMS729 error message.