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

TD420 - Overview

• 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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