How To Fix WSS001 - No valid template selected

WSS001 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WSS001 - Details

• 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