How To Fix PO665 - Error from OTF module. Page &1, l_rc = &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 665

• Message text: Error from OTF module. Page &1, l_rc = &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO665 - Error from OTF module. Page &1, l_rc = &4 ?

  The SAP error message "PO665 Error from OTF module. Page &1, l_rc = &4" typically occurs during the output processing of a document, such as a purchase order (PO). This error is related to the OTF (Output Text Format) module, which is responsible for generating output in various formats (like print or PDF) from SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Output Device Issues: The output device may not be configured correctly or may be offline.
  Form Issues: The SAPscript or Smart Form used for the output may have errors or may not be properly defined.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the output.
  Memory Issues: Insufficient memory or resources on the application server can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Device:
  
  Ensure that the output device is correctly configured and is online. You can check this in transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  
  
  
  Review Form Configuration:
  
  Verify that the SAPscript or Smart Form used for the output is correctly defined and does not contain errors. You can test the form using transaction SMARTFORMS or SE71 for SAPscript.
  
  
  
  Check Data:
  
  Review the data being processed for the output. Ensure that all required fields are populated and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the output. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Resources:
  
  Check the system logs and monitor the application server for memory or resource issues. You can use transaction SM21 to view system logs.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the output processing to identify the exact point of failure. You can set breakpoints in the relevant ABAP code.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms
  SE71: SAPscript Form Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved with the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the PO665 error in SAP.