How To Fix ME142 - Error in OPEN_FORM for document &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Error in OPEN_FORM for document &

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Report the error to your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME142 - Error in OPEN_FORM for document & ?

  The SAP error message ME142, which states "Error in OPEN_FORM for document &," typically occurs when there is an issue with the printing or output of a document in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when trying to print purchase orders, contracts, or other documents related to materials management.
  Causes of ME142 Error
  
  
  Form Configuration Issues: The form used for printing may not be correctly configured or may be missing. This could include issues with the Smart Forms or SAPscript forms.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Output Device: The output device specified for printing may not be available, incorrectly configured, or not set up properly in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the print job or access the form.
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being passed to the form, such as missing fields or incorrect data types.
  
  
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues in the SAP system, such as problems with the spool request or the print server.
  
  
  Solutions to ME142 Error
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Verify that the form (Smart Form or SAPscript) is correctly configured and active.
  Ensure that the form is assigned to the correct output type in the output determination procedure.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Device:
  
  Check the output device settings in transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Ensure that the output device is available and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the print job and access the form.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or SUIM.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check the data being passed to the form for completeness and correctness.
  Use transaction ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to review the document and ensure all required fields are populated.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Requests:
  
  Use transaction SP01 to check the spool requests and see if there are any errors or issues with the spool output.
  If there are errors, investigate the spool logs for more details.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation.
  They can check for any system-level issues or logs that may provide more insight into the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SP01: Spool Request Management
  SE71: SAPscript Form Maintenance
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on Smart Forms and SAPscript, as well as troubleshooting printing issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the ME142 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ME142 error in your SAP system.