How To Fix WXP289 - Generation was successful

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 289

• Message text: Generation was successful

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP289 - Generation was successful ?

  SAP Message WXP289: "Generation was successful"
  
  1. Cause
  
  WXP289 is an informational message in SAP, indicating that a generation process (such as generating a print program, form, or output) has completed successfully.
  It is not an error or warning, but a confirmation that the requested generation task was executed without issues.
  This message typically appears after running transactions related to SAPscript, Smart Forms, or other output generation tools.
  
  
  2. Solution
  
  Since WXP289 is a success message, no corrective action is needed.
  You can proceed with the next steps in your process, such as testing the generated output or printing the form.
  If you were expecting an error or issue, then the presence of this message confirms that the generation step itself is not the problem.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Context of appearance:
  
  When you generate a print program or form in transactions like SMARTFORMS, SE71 (SAPscript), or SFP (Adobe Forms).
  After generation, SAP confirms with WXP289 that the process completed successfully.
  
  
  
  Message class: WXP (related to SAPscript and form generation)
  
  
  Typical usage:
  
  Developers and functional consultants use this message as confirmation that the form or print program is ready for testing or deployment.
  
  
  
  If you encounter issues after this message:
  
  The problem might be in the subsequent steps (e.g., printing, data retrieval, or output device configuration), not in the generation itself.
  Check spool requests, output device settings, or application data.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WXP289 - Generation was successful
  
  
  Type
  Informational / Success message
  
  
  Cause
  Generation of form/print program completed successfully
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; proceed with next steps
  
  
  Related
  SAPscript, Smart Forms, Adobe Forms generation
  
  
  
  
  If you want to suppress or handle this message programmatically, you can check the message class and number in your code and decide whether to display it or not.
  
  References:
  
  SAP Help Portal on SAPscript and Smart Forms
  SAP Notes related to WXP messages
  Transaction SE91 (Message Maintenance) to view message details
  
  
  If you have a specific scenario or error following this message, please provide more details for targeted assistance.