How To Fix SSFCOMPOSER154 - No output request open. End not possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SSFCOMPOSER - Smart Forms: Composer Messages

• Message number: 154

• Message text: No output request open. End not possible.

What causes this issue?

You tried to close an output request using function module
SSFCOMP_CLOSE, but no output request is active.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

Check the sequence in which you call the function modules SSFCOMP_OPEN
and SSFCOMP_CLOSE.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER154 - No output request open. End not possible. ?

  The SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER154: No output request open. End not possible. typically occurs in the context of SAP Smart Forms or SAPscript when there is an attempt to end a process or transaction that does not have an associated output request open. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to print or generate a document without having initiated the output request properly.
  Causes:
  
  No Output Request Initiated: The most common cause is that the output request for the document or form has not been created or opened before trying to end or process it.
  Incorrect Program Logic: There may be a flaw in the program logic where the output request is expected to be open but is not due to conditional statements or errors in the code.
  User Actions: The user may have navigated away from the output request or closed it prematurely.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the output types or the associated forms.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Output Request: Ensure that the output request is properly initiated before trying to end it. You can do this by checking the transaction or program flow to confirm that the output request is created.
  Review Program Logic: If you are a developer, review the code to ensure that the output request is being opened correctly and that there are no logical errors preventing it from being created.
  Recreate Output Request: If the output request was lost or not created, try to recreate it by re-running the transaction or process that generates the output.
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the output types in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., NACE for output types) to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant code to trace the execution and identify where the output request is failing to open.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as NACE (for output types), SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms), and SE71 (for SAPscript).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have bugs that are documented in SAP Notes.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Smart Forms and SAPscript to understand the expected behavior and requirements for output requests.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.