How To Fix QC044 - No text elements were found for layout set &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 044

• Message text: No text elements were found for layout set &1

What causes this issue?

No text elements were found for form &V1&.

System Response

Only text that has been assigned to a text element can be printed
in this operation.

How to fix this error?

Select another form for the certificate profile or rework the form, if
necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC044 - No text elements were found for layout set &1 ?

  The SAP error message QC044 "No text elements were found for layout set &1" typically occurs when you are trying to print or display a layout set (also known as a form or print layout) in SAPscript or Smart Forms, and the system cannot find the necessary text elements associated with that layout set.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Elements: The layout set you are trying to use does not have any associated text elements. This can happen if the layout set was created but not fully configured.
  Incorrect Layout Set Name: The layout set name specified might be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the layout set was transported from another system, the text elements may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the text elements associated with the layout set.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Layout Set Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction SE71 (SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms).
  Verify that the layout set exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the text elements are defined for the layout set.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Text Elements:
  
  If the text elements are missing, you can create or maintain them in the layout set.
  For SAPscript, you can do this in the transaction SE71 by selecting the layout set and navigating to the text elements section.
  For Smart Forms, you can do this in the transaction SMARTFORMS by editing the form and adding the necessary text elements.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the layout set was transported, ensure that the transport request included all necessary objects, including text elements.
  You may need to re-transport the layout set with the correct objects.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the layout set and its text elements.
  Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the layout set again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE71 (SAPscript), SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms), SE78 (for form maintenance).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on creating and maintaining layout sets and text elements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QC044 error and ensure that your layout set is functioning correctly.