How To Fix J3R_LEGAL_FORMS028 - Output error: fp job open error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3R_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 J3R_LEGAL_FORMS028 - Output error: fp job open error ?

  The SAP error message J3R_LEGAL_FORMS028 with the description "Output error: fp job open error" typically occurs in the context of printing legal forms or documents in SAP. This error can arise due to various reasons related to the configuration of the output device, the form itself, or the underlying system settings.
  Causes:
  
  Output Device Configuration: The output device may not be correctly configured or may not be available.
  Form Issues: The form being used may have errors or may not be properly defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the print job.
  Spool Issues: There may be issues with the spool system, such as the spool server being down or misconfigured.
  Temporary System Issues: Sometimes, temporary issues in the SAP system can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Device:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and verify that the output device is correctly configured and active.
  Ensure that the device is available and not in an error state.
  
  
  
  Review Form Configuration:
  
  Check the form used for printing (transaction SMARTFORMS or SE71 for SAPscript) to ensure it is correctly defined and does not have any errors.
  Test the form using the print preview option to see if it generates correctly.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute print jobs. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Spool Administration:
  
  Check the spool requests in transaction SP01 to see if there are any errors or issues with the spool requests.
  If the spool server is down, restart it or contact your system administrator.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Temporary Issues:
  
  If the issue seems to be temporary, try restarting the SAP application server or the spool server.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any logs you have gathered.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SP01: Spool Request Overview
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms
  SE71: SAPscript Form Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring output devices and forms.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the J3R_LEGAL_FORMS028 error in your SAP system.