How To Fix W+590 - Layout number &1 different to layout number of catalog &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 590

• Message text: Layout number &1 different to layout number of catalog &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+590 - Layout number &1 different to layout number of catalog &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W+590 Layout number &1 different to layout number of catalog &2
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when there is a mismatch between the layout number assigned to a form (such as a Smart Form or SAPscript) and the layout number defined in the associated print catalog.
  
  In SAP, print forms (like Smart Forms or SAPscript forms) are linked to print catalogs.
  Each form has a layout number, and the print catalog also has a layout number.
  If the layout number of the form you are trying to use does not match the layout number stored in the print catalog, SAP raises this warning.
  This mismatch can happen if:
  
  The form was changed or regenerated but the print catalog was not updated.
  The print catalog was manually changed or assigned a different layout number.
  There is inconsistency between transport requests or system copies.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this warning, you need to ensure that the layout numbers are consistent between the form and the print catalog.
  
  
  Check the layout number of the form:
  
  For Smart Forms: Go to transaction SMARTFORMS, open the form, and check the layout number in the form attributes.
  For SAPscript: Use transaction SE71 and check the form attributes.
  
  
  
  Check the layout number of the print catalog:
  
  Use transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Navigate to Output Devices ? Print Catalogs.
  Find the relevant print catalog and check its layout number.
  
  
  
  Synchronize the layout numbers:
  
  If the form's layout number is correct, update the print catalog's layout number to match.
  If the print catalog's layout number is correct, adjust the form's layout number accordingly.
  This can be done by regenerating the form or updating the print catalog entries.
  
  
  
  Regenerate the form and transport:
  
  After synchronization, regenerate the form (if Smart Form) and transport the changes if necessary.
  Test the print output again.
  
  
  
  Check for system inconsistencies:
  
  If the problem persists, check for inconsistencies in transports or system copies.
  Re-import or re-transport the forms and catalogs if needed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS – Maintain Smart Forms.
  SE71 – SAPscript form maintenance.
  SPAD – Spool Administration (manage output devices and print catalogs).
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes SAP releases notes related to print catalog and form inconsistencies.
  
  
  Print Catalog:
  
  Print catalogs are used to group forms and assign layout numbers for output devices.
  
  
  Layout Number:
  
  The layout number is a key identifier that links forms to print catalogs and output devices.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Mismatch between layout number of form and layout number of print catalog.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning message W+590 is raised during print or form processing.
  
  
  Solution
  Synchronize layout numbers between form and print catalog via SMARTFORMS, SE71, and SPAD. Regenerate and transport if needed.
  
  
  Related TCodes
  SMARTFORMS, SE71, SPAD
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the form type (Smart Form or SAPscript) and the context in which the error occurs.