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

QG166 - Overview

• 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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