How To Fix PO661 - Error processing format (cover page). (l_rc = &4)

PO661 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 661

• Message text: Error processing format (cover page). (l_rc = &4)

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PO661 - Details

• The SAP error message PO661, which indicates "Error processing format (cover page). (l_rc = &4)," typically occurs during the processing of a purchase order (PO) or related documents when there is an issue with the formatting of the output, particularly when generating a cover page for the document.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Output Format: The output format specified for the document may not be correctly configured or may not exist.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required data for generating the cover page may be missing or incorrectly formatted.
  Issues with the Print Program: The print program or smart form associated with the output may have errors or may not be properly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the output format.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to output management.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PO661 error, you can take the