How To Fix QM147 - Standard form will not be used for printout

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 147

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

What causes this issue?

You have entered a form on the selection screen that differs from the
standard form.
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Note that in the form you want to print, text elements must be defined
that are also in the standard form &v1&. If this is not the case, the
program may terminate.

How to fix this error?

Check the entry on the selection screen, if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM147 - Standard form will not be used for printout ?

  The SAP error message QM147 ("Standard form will not be used for printout") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when there is an issue with the configuration or availability of the standard forms used for printing quality notifications or inspection results. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Form Configuration: The standard form that is supposed to be used for printing is not configured or is missing in the system.
  Form Not Assigned: The form may not be assigned to the relevant document type or quality notification type.
  Form Inactive: The form may be inactive or not properly activated in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the SAPscript or Smart Forms used for printing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) and check if the standard form is available and properly configured.
  Ensure that the form is assigned to the correct output type in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Assign the Form:
  
  Use transaction code NACE to check the output type configuration for the relevant QM document type.
  Ensure that the standard form is assigned to the output type used for printing.
  
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  If the form is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can be done in the form maintenance transaction (e.g., SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms or SE71 for SAPscript).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and print the form. This may involve checking user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Test the Form:
  
  Use the print preview functionality to test the form and ensure it is functioning correctly. This can help identify if there are any issues with the form itself.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  NACE: Output Types
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms maintenance
  SE71: SAPscript form maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Quality Management and output management for further insights into configuring and troubleshooting forms.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional support and shared experiences from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the QM147 error message in SAP.