How To Fix LECI038 - An error occurred as form "&1" was printed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LECI - Messages During Check-in

• Message number: 038

• Message text: An error occurred as form "&1" was printed

What causes this issue?

Form "&V1&" cannot be printed because of an error.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the "&V1&" form and correct any errors. Then reactivate form "
&V1&".
Check for graphics inserted in the system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LECI038 - An error occurred as form "&1" was printed ?

  The SAP error message LECI038 indicates that there was an issue when trying to print a specific form, identified by the placeholder "&1". This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the printing of invoices, delivery notes, or other documents in the SAP system.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Form Configuration Issues: The form may not be correctly configured in the SAP system. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the Smart Forms or SAPscript.
  Print Program Errors: The print program associated with the form may have errors or may not be functioning correctly.
  Output Device Issues: The output device (printer) may not be set up correctly, or there may be connectivity issues with the printer.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the print job.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being passed to the form, such as missing fields or incorrect data types.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the overall system configuration, such as spool settings or printer settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Verify that the form is correctly configured in the SAP system. Check the Smart Forms or SAPscript settings to ensure that all necessary elements are defined correctly.
  Use transaction codes like SMARTFORMS or SE71 to review the form.
  
  
  
  Review Print Program:
  
  Check the print program associated with the form for any errors. You can use transaction SE38 to review the program code.
  Ensure that the program is correctly calling the form and passing the required data.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Device:
  
  Check the output device settings in transaction SPAD. Ensure that the printer is correctly configured and that it is online and accessible.
  Test printing to the device to ensure it is functioning properly.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the print job. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Inspect Data Passed to the Form:
  
  Review the data being passed to the form to ensure that all required fields are populated and that the data types are correct.
  You can use debugging tools to step through the print program and inspect the data.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Check the spool settings in transaction SP01 to see if there are any issues with the spool requests.
  Ensure that the system configuration for printing is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SMARTFORMS - For Smart Forms management.
  SE71 - For SAPscript form management.
  SPAD - For output device configuration.
  SP01 - For spool request management.
  SE38 - For ABAP program management.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the LECI038 error.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.