How To Fix MM180 - The label form & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 180

• Message text: The label form & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM180 - The label form & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MM180, which states "The label form & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of label printing or label form configuration in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified label form in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Label Form: The label form specified in the print settings does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The label form may not have been properly configured or activated in the SAP system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the label form name when it is being called in the print program.
  Transport Issues: If the label form was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or activated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Label Form Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE (Output Types) and check the output type configuration for the relevant application (e.g., MM for materials management).
  Ensure that the label form is correctly assigned to the output type.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Label Form:
  
  If the label form does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction SE73 (SAPscript Form) or SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms).
  Ensure that the form is activated after creation.
  
  
  
  Verify Print Program:
  
  Check the print program associated with the output type to ensure it is correctly referencing the label form.
  Look for any hardcoded references to the label form name and verify they are correct.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the spelling of the label form name in the configuration and in the print program to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the label form was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  You may need to re-transport the label form or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on creating and managing label forms.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  NACE: Output Types configuration.
  SE73: SAPscript Form maintenance.
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms maintenance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to label forms and printing in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify label forms and output types.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM180 error and ensure that the label form is correctly configured and available for use in your SAP system.