How To Fix TD402 - Printed page selection contains error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Printed page selection contains error

What causes this issue?

The pages to be output have been selected incorrectly.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please specify a correct printed page selection. You can specify
individual page numbers or ranges, the beginnings or ends of which do
not need to be specified. The page numbers refer to the physical pages
of the document, which are numbered upwards from 1, independent of the
setting of the page counter.
Example: A document consists of 6 pages. Listed below are some possible
page selections for printing and the pages output:
Selection:,,'1,3,5',,Output: 1,3,5
Selection:,,'1-3,6',,Output: 1,2,3,6
Selection:,,'-3,5',,Output: 1,2,3,5
Selection:,,'1,4-',,Output: 1,4,5,6
Selection:,,'1-3,5-6',,Output: 1,2,3,5,6

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD402 - Printed page selection contains error ?

  The SAP error message TD402, which states "Printed page selection contains error," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration or selection criteria for printing documents in SAP. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when trying to print forms, reports, or other documents.
  Causes of TD402 Error
  
  
  Incorrect Page Selection: The page selection criteria defined in the print program or layout may not be valid or may not correspond to the available pages in the document.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Print Layout: The print layout (Smart Forms, SAPscript, or Adobe Forms) may not be correctly configured or may be missing necessary elements.
  
  
  Data Issues: The data being processed for printing may not match the expected format or structure, leading to issues in page selection.
  
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the print layout or the data required for printing.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the printer configuration or spool requests.
  
  
  Solutions to TD402 Error
  
  
  Check Page Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the page selection criteria in the print program or layout. Ensure that they are correctly defined and correspond to the available pages.
  
  
  
  Verify Print Layout:
  
  Check the print layout (Smart Forms, SAPscript, or Adobe Forms) for any missing elements or incorrect configurations. Make sure that the layout is active and correctly assigned to the relevant print program.
  
  
  
  Test with Sample Data:
  
  Run a test print with sample data to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is data-related.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the print layout and the data required for printing.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Requests:
  
  Go to the spool request (transaction SP01) and check for any errors or issues related to the spool. This can provide additional insights into the problem.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SMARTFORMS, SE71 (SAPscript), or SFP (Adobe Forms) to check and modify print layouts.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the print program to identify where the error occurs.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to printing and forms for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the TD402 error in SAP.