How To Fix /SCWM/PRINT051 - No description found for form &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PRINT -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: No description found for form &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PRINT051 - No description found for form &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PRINT051 No description found for form &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is unable to find a description for a specified print form. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing entries in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Form Description: The specified form (indicated by &1) does not have a corresponding description in the system.
  Incorrect Form Name: The form name might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the print settings.
  Form Not Activated: The form may not be activated or properly configured in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) to check if the form exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the form name is spelled correctly in the print settings.
  
  
  
  Activate the Form:
  
  If the form is not activated, activate it in the relevant transaction (e.g., SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms).
  
  
  
  Maintain Form Descriptions:
  
  Ensure that the form has a description maintained in the system. You can do this in the form maintenance transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the form was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the print form.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the print program to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: For managing Smart Forms.
  SE71: For managing SAPscript forms.
  SPAD: For printer administration and settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management and printing functionalities for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.