How To Fix QG166 - Standard form will not be used for printout

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QG - QM: Evaluation of inspection results

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Standard form will not be used for printout

What causes this issue?

You have entered a layout set in the selection screen that deviates from
the standard layout set.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can choose to ignore this warning by pressing the <LS>ENTER</> key.
However, you should remember that, in the layout set that you want to
use for the printout, text elements must be defined that also exist in
the standard layout set <ZH>Q_INSP_RESULT</>. If this is not the case,
the program can terminate.
For this reason, check your entries on the selection screen, if
necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QG166 - Standard form will not be used for printout ?

  The SAP error message QG166, which states "Standard form will not be used for printout," typically occurs in the context of printing documents related to quality management, such as inspection lots or quality notifications. This error indicates that the system is unable to use the standard form for printing due to certain conditions not being met.
  Causes:
  
  Form Not Defined: The standard form for the specific document type may not be defined in the system.
  Form Not Active: The form may exist but is not active or has not been properly configured.
  Output Type Issues: The output type associated with the document may not be correctly set up or may not be linked to the appropriate form.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the SAPscript or Smart Forms used for printing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE71 to check if the form is defined and active.
  Ensure that the form is correctly configured for the document type you are trying to print.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Type:
  
  Use transaction code NACE to check the output type settings for the relevant application (e.g., Quality Management).
  Ensure that the output type is correctly assigned to the form.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the print function for the specific document type.
  
  
  
  Test the Form:
  
  Use the print preview functionality to test the form directly and see if it generates correctly without errors.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Consult with Technical Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP technical team to investigate any underlying technical issues with the form or the printing process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE (Output Types)
  SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms)
  SE71 (SAPscript)
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Quality Management and output management for further insights.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.