How To Fix ME142 - Error in OPEN_FORM for document &

ME142 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ME142 - Details

• 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