How To Fix HRPADRU_LEGAL_FORMS028 - Output error: fp job open error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADRU_LEGAL_FORMS - Legal forms RU

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Output error: fp job open error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADRU_LEGAL_FORMS028 - Output error: fp job open error ?

  The SAP error message HRPADRU_LEGAL_FORMS028 with the description "Output error: fp job open error" typically occurs in the context of generating legal forms or documents in the HR module, particularly in the Russian localization (as indicated by "HRPADRU"). This error can arise due to various reasons related to the configuration or the system environment.
  Causes:
  
  Form Configuration Issues: The form you are trying to generate may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Output Device Issues: The output device (printer or spool) may not be set up correctly or may be offline.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the form generation.
  Spool Request Issues: There may be issues with the spool request, such as it being full or not being processed correctly.
  Temporary System Issues: There could be temporary issues with the SAP system or the underlying database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the legal form is correctly configured in the system. You can check the configuration in transaction SFP (Form Builder) or SMARTFORMS if you are using Smart Forms.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Device:
  
  Check the output device settings in transaction SPAD (Spool Administration). Ensure that the device is active and properly configured.
  Test the output device to ensure it is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the form generation has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Requests:
  
  Go to transaction SP01 to check the status of spool requests. Look for any errors or issues with the spool requests related to the form generation.
  If the spool is full, you may need to delete old spool requests to free up space.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and short dumps (transaction ST22) for any related errors that might provide more context on the issue.
  You can also use transaction SLG1 to check application logs for any relevant messages.
  
  
  
  Restart the Job:
  
  If the issue seems to be temporary, try restarting the job or the process that is generating the form.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any logs you have collected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. You can search for notes related to HR legal forms or output issues in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific legal forms you are trying to generate, as there may be specific prerequisites or configurations required.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the HRPADRU_LEGAL_FORMS028 error in your SAP system.