How To Fix SP01R034 - Format &1 does not exist in system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SP01R - SP01 Error Messages

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Format &1 does not exist in system &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SP01R034 - Format &1 does not exist in system &2 ?

  The SAP error message SP01R034 "Format &1 does not exist in system &2" typically occurs when you are trying to print or display a spool request that references a format (like a print layout or form) that is not available in the specified system. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing forms, incorrect configuration, or issues with the transport of forms between systems.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Form: The specified print format (e.g., SAPscript, Smart Forms, or Adobe Forms) does not exist in the target system.
  Transport Issues: The form may not have been transported correctly from the development system to the quality or production system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The output device or print program may be incorrectly configured to use a non-existent format.
  Version Mismatch: The form exists in the system but is not compatible with the version of the application or the data being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SE71 (SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms) and check if the specified format exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Transport Forms:
  
  If the form is missing, check if it has been transported from the development system. You may need to create a transport request for the form and move it to the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Output Device Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the output device in transaction SPAD. Ensure that the correct print format is assigned to the output device.
  
  
  
  Check Print Program:
  
  Verify that the print program associated with the spool request is correctly configured to use the existing format.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the print program to see where it is failing to find the format.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific format you are trying to use, as there may be known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE71: For SAPscript forms.
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms.
  SPAD: For output device configuration.
  SP01: For viewing spool requests.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific format or error message.
  
  
  System Landscape: Ensure that the form exists in all relevant systems (development, quality, production) and that they are synchronized.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.