How To Fix WSS001 - No valid template selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSS - Web Services Security

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No valid template selected

What causes this issue?

You have no selected a Web Services security template or Web Services
security profile.

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?

Use the F4 help.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSS001 - No valid template selected ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSS001 No valid template selected
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP when you are trying to generate or process a document (such as a form, output, or print layout) and the system cannot find or identify a valid template to use. The template might be missing, not assigned, or incorrectly configured for the particular transaction or output type.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  No form template assigned to the output type in the output determination procedure.
  The selected template is inactive or deleted.
  The template does not match the document type or language.
  Incorrect or missing configuration in the form or output management (e.g., SAPscript, Smart Forms, Adobe Forms).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Template Assignment:
  
  Verify that a valid template (SAPscript, Smart Form, Adobe Form) is assigned to the output type or document type.
  Use transaction codes like:
  
  NACE (Output determination) to check output types and assigned forms.
  SMARTFORMS or SFP (Adobe Forms) to check form existence and status.
  
  
  
  
  
  Activate the Template:
  
  Ensure the form template is active and released for use.
  For Smart Forms, check if the form is active.
  For Adobe Forms, ensure the form is generated and active.
  
  
  
  Check Language and Variant:
  
  Confirm that the template exists for the language and variant you are trying to use.
  If not, create or copy the template for the required language.
  
  
  
  Review Output Configuration:
  
  In NACE, check the output type configuration for the relevant application (e.g., V1 for sales, EF for purchasing).
  Ensure the output type has a valid form routine and form name assigned.
  
  
  
  Check User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  Sometimes custom code or user exits influence the selection of the template.
  Review any custom logic that might override or affect template selection.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the template was recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and the template exists in the target system.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  NACE – Output determination configuration.
  SMARTFORMS – Smart Forms maintenance.
  SFP – Adobe Forms maintenance.
  SE71 – SAPscript form maintenance.
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to output determination and form templates.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on output management and form processing.
  
  
  
  Common Output Types:
  
  Sales documents (e.g., order confirmation, delivery note).
  Purchase orders.
  Billing documents.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WSS001 No valid template selected means SAP cannot find a suitable form template for the output you are trying to generate. To fix it, verify and assign the correct form template in the output determination configuration, ensure the template is active and available for the required language and document type, and check for any custom logic that might interfere with template selection.