How To Fix P99B006 - Error in WRITE_FORM; contact support department for assistance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P99B - Payroll Versions Basis

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Error in WRITE_FORM; contact support department for assistance

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P99B006 - Error in WRITE_FORM; contact support department for assistance ?

  The SAP error message P99B006, which states "Error in WRITE_FORM; contact support department for assistance," typically occurs during the execution of a print program or when generating a form using SAPscript or Smart Forms. This error indicates that there is a problem with the form processing, which could be due to various reasons.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Form Configuration Issues: The form (SAPscript or Smart Form) may not be configured correctly. This could include missing elements, incorrect field mappings, or issues with the layout.
  Data Issues: The data being passed to the form may be incomplete or incorrect. This can happen if the data structure does not match the expected format in the form.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the print job may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form or the data.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the SAP system itself, database connectivity, or memory issues.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Review the form in transaction SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) to ensure that it is correctly configured.
  Verify that all required fields and elements are present and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Check the data being passed to the form. Ensure that it matches the expected structure and contains all necessary information.
  You can use debugging tools to trace the data flow and identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the print job and access the form.
  Check the authorization objects related to printing and forms.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues:
  
  Look at the system logs (transaction SM21) and short dumps (transaction ST22) for any related errors that could provide more context.
  If there are memory issues, consider increasing the memory allocation for the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the form was recently transported, ensure that all related objects were transported correctly.
  Check for any missing dependencies or inconsistencies in the transport.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurs and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms
  SE71 for SAPscript forms
  SE78 for managing form layouts
  
  
  Debugging: Use transaction SE80 to debug the print program and analyze the data being passed to the form.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the P99B006 error in SAP.