How To Fix MSR_INSP_MESSAGES020 - Form print error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_INSP_MESSAGES - Messages for Inspections

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Form print error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES020 - Form print error ?

  The SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES020 typically indicates a form print error related to the inspection lot or quality management processes. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to print inspection results, certificates, or other related documents.
  Causes:
  
  Form Configuration Issues: The form you are trying to print may not be correctly configured or may be missing necessary elements.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data in the inspection lot or related documents that prevents the form from being generated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the print function.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the print server or spool requests.
  Output Type Configuration: The output type for the inspection lot may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Verify that the form used for printing is correctly configured in the SAP Smart Forms or SAPscript.
  Ensure that all required fields and data elements are included in the form.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Check the inspection lot and related documents for completeness and correctness.
  Ensure that all necessary data is available and correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to print the form. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Requests:
  
  Go to transaction SP01 to check the spool requests. Look for any errors or issues related to the print job.
  If there are errors, investigate the spool log for more details.
  
  
  
  Output Type Configuration:
  
  Check the output type configuration in transaction NACE for the relevant application area (e.g., Quality Management).
  Ensure that the output type is correctly assigned to the inspection lot and that the processing routines are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or technical support for further investigation. They can check for any system-level issues or logs that may provide more insight.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SP01: Spool Request Overview
  QA32: Display Inspection Lots
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management and Form Printing for more detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MSR_INSP_MESSAGES020 error in SAP.