How To Fix TD420 - CLOSE_FORM for layout set & is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 420

• Message text: CLOSE_FORM for layout set & is missing

What causes this issue?

The function OPEN_FORM has been called for the form specified although
the previous print procedure was not ended with CLOSE_FORM.

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 check the use of the SAPscript program interface in your
program. A print procedure must be initiated with OPEN_FORM and ended
with CLOSE_FORM.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD420 - CLOSE_FORM for layout set & is missing ?

  The SAP error message TD420 ("CLOSE_FORM for layout set & is missing") typically occurs when there is an issue with the layout set (also known as a SAPscript form) that is being used in a print program or output request. This error indicates that the specified layout set is either missing or not properly defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Layout Set: The layout set specified in the print program does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name in the print program or output request that references the layout set.
  Transport Issues: The layout set may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the layout set.
  Deleted or Inactive Layout Set: The layout set may have been deleted or set to inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Layout Set Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SE71 (SAPscript Form) and check if the layout set exists. If it does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Verify Name:
  
  Ensure that the name of the layout set used in the print program is correct. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the layout set was recently created or modified, ensure that it has been properly transported to the target system. You can check the transport logs for any issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the print program has the necessary authorizations to access the layout set. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Activate Layout Set:
  
  If the layout set has been deleted or is inactive, you may need to recreate it or activate it again.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the print program to see where the error is being triggered and gather more information about the context of the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE71: To create or modify SAPscript forms.
  SE78: To manage SAPscript forms and check for any issues with form types.
  SP01: To check spool requests and see if there are any related errors.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on SAPscript and layout sets for more detailed information on how to create and manage forms.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the TD420 error in your SAP system.