How To Fix W+661 - The layout module does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 661

• Message text: The layout module does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+661 - The layout module does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W+661 The layout module does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when SAP tries to call a layout module (a form routine or a print program layout) that is not found or does not exist in the system. Typically, this happens during printing or output processing when the specified layout module name is incorrect, missing, or the corresponding form or print program has not been properly created or activated.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The layout module name specified in the print program or driver program is misspelled or incorrect.
  The layout module has not been created or included in the print program.
  The print program or form routine is not active or has been deleted.
  The print program is calling a layout module that is not transported or available in the current system/client.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Layout Module Name:
  
  Verify the exact name of the layout module being called in the print program or driver program.
  Ensure the name matches exactly (case-sensitive) with the layout module defined in the print program.
  
  
  
  Verify the Print Program/Form:
  
  Go to transaction SE38 or SA38 and check the print program.
  Look for the layout module routine in the program code.
  If missing, create or include the required layout module.
  
  
  
  Activate the Print Program:
  
  Ensure the print program and all its routines are active.
  Use SE38 to activate the program if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the print program or layout module was recently transported, verify that the transport was successful.
  Confirm that the layout module exists in the current system/client.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Driver Program or Output Device Settings:
  
  Sometimes the driver program or output device configuration references a layout module.
  Check the output device settings or the print program parameters to ensure the correct layout module is specified.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If unsure where the call is made, debug the print program to see where the layout module is called and why it fails.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38 / SA38 – ABAP Editor to check and edit print programs.
  SPAD – Output Device and Printer configuration.
  SE71 – SAPscript form maintenance (if the layout module is part of a SAPscript form).
  SE80 – Object Navigator to browse programs and forms.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to printing errors or layout module issues for your specific SAP version.
  
  
  
  Common Context:
  
  This error is common in SAPscript or Smart Forms printing scenarios.
  In Smart Forms, the layout module corresponds to the form routine or the print program routine that processes the form.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  W+661 The layout module does not exist means SAP cannot find the specified layout module during printing. To fix it, verify the layout module name, ensure the print program contains and activates the module, and confirm the module exists in the system. Check transport status and output device settings if applicable.
  
  If you provide the specific print program or scenario, I can help you with more detailed steps.