How To Fix MS629 - No format error found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MS - SAP customer enhancement project messages

• Message number: 629

• Message text: No format error found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MS629 - No format error found ?

  The SAP error message MS629 "No format error found" typically occurs in the context of the Material Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with the processing of material documents or inventory management. This error can arise during various transactions, such as goods movements, inventory counts, or when trying to print documents related to materials.
  Cause:
  The error message MS629 usually indicates that the system is unable to find a suitable format for the document you are trying to process or print. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Form: The form or layout that is supposed to be used for printing or displaying the document is either missing or not correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Output Type: The output type associated with the document may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find the appropriate format.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required forms or formats.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to output management or form settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MS629 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration for the relevant application area (e.g., MM).
  Ensure that the output type is correctly defined and that the associated form is available.
  
  
  
  Verify Form Availability:
  
  Check if the form (Smart Form or SAPscript) that is supposed to be used for the output is available and correctly configured.
  You can use transaction codes like SMARTFORMS or SE71 to check the forms.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the output forms and types. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to output management in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under the relevant module (e.g., Materials Management).
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  Sometimes, the issue may be data-specific. Try processing a different document or material to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: NACE (Output Types), SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms), SE71 (SAPscript).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output management and form configuration.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MS629 error in your SAP system.