How To Fix TD174 - No forms selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 174

• Message text: No forms selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD174 - No forms selected ?

  The SAP error message TD174 "No forms selected" typically occurs when you are trying to print or output a document, but the system cannot find any forms that match the criteria specified for the output. This can happen in various contexts, such as when generating invoices, purchase orders, or other documents that require a specific form layout.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Form Configuration: The form you are trying to use may not be configured in the system. This could be due to the form not being created or not being assigned to the relevant output type.
  Incorrect Output Type: The output type specified may not be linked to any form in the system.
  Form Deactivation: The form might be deactivated or not available for the specific document type or output type.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or configured in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript) to check if the form exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the form is active and properly assigned to the relevant output type.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Type:
  
  Use transaction code NACE to check the output type settings. Ensure that the output type is correctly linked to the form you intend to use.
  Check the conditions under which the output type is triggered.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the form and the output type.
  
  
  
  Test the Form:
  
  Use the test functionality in SMARTFORMS or SE71 to see if the form can be executed without errors.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the form was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that the form is activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific form or output type for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms management.
  SE71: For SAPscript form management.
  NACE: For output type configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the error message TD174. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program that is generating the output to identify where the form selection is failing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the TD174 error in SAP.