How To Fix P0118 - This position is already reserved for data that is to be printed

P0118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 118

• Message text: This position is already reserved for data that is to be printed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0118 - This position is already reserved for data that is to be printed ?

  The SAP error message P0118, which states "This position is already reserved for data that is to be printed," typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when there is an issue with the layout or the data being processed for printing. This error indicates that a specific position in the print layout is already occupied by another piece of data, leading to a conflict.
  Causes:
  
  Overlapping Print Positions: The layout may have multiple elements trying to occupy the same position on the print form.
  Incorrect Field Assignments: Fields in the print layout may be incorrectly assigned or configured, leading to conflicts.
  Multiple Data Sources: If multiple data sources are being used, they may be trying to write to the same position in the layout.
  Form Changes: Recent changes to the form or layout that have not been properly tested or validated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Layout Configuration:
  
  Open the SAPscript or Smart Form in the SAP development