How To Fix LK072 - Wrong form & was used for printing (Transfer Orders for Posting Change)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LK - WM -> SUB connection messages

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Wrong form & was used for printing (Transfer Orders for Posting Change)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LK072 - Wrong form & was used for printing (Transfer Orders for Posting Change) ?

  The SAP error message LK072 ("Wrong form & was used for printing (Transfer Orders for Posting Change)") typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the form being used for printing transfer orders and the expected form defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when the form is not correctly configured, or when the wrong form is assigned to the output type for transfer orders.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Form Assignment: The form assigned to the output type for transfer orders is not the correct one.
  Form Not Defined: The form that is being referenced does not exist in the system.
  Output Type Configuration: The output type for the transfer order may not be configured properly.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated or may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration for transfer orders.
  Ensure that the correct form is assigned to the output type used for printing transfer orders.
  
  
  
  Verify Form Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) to check if the form exists in the system.
  If the form does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Output Type Configuration:
  
  In the output type configuration, ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined, including the form name, processing routines, and conditions for output generation.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the form was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that the form is active in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the printing functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms Management
  SE71: SAPscript Form Maintenance
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order (for testing purposes)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring output types and forms.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further assistance, as they may need to investigate deeper into the form's configuration or the system's transport landscape.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the LK072 error in your SAP system.