How To Fix RD115 - Generation template not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RD - CO-PA Connection to SAP BW

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Generation template not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RD115 - Generation template not found ?

  The SAP error message RD115, which states "Generation template not found," typically occurs in the context of SAP's output management or document generation processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific template that is required for generating a document or output.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Template: The specified generation template has not been created or is missing from the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the output type or the document type may not be correctly set up to point to the existing template.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the template.
  Transport Issues: If the template was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Template Existence:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., SMARTFORMS, SE78 for SAPscript, or SFP for Adobe Forms) to verify if the template exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the output type in transaction NACE or the relevant configuration transaction for your document type.
  Ensure that the output type is correctly linked to the appropriate template.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the template. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the template was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the template is present in the target system.
  If necessary, re-transport the template.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the output generation process to identify where the system is failing to locate the template.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as NACE (for output types), SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms), SE78 (for SAPscript), and SFP (for Adobe Forms).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on creating and managing output templates.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RD115 error and implement a solution to resolve it.