How To Fix 1K103 - Format & is not completely maintained

1K103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1K - BCA: Account Type

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Format & is not completely maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1K103 - Format & is not completely maintained ?

  The SAP error message 1K103 ("Format & is not completely maintained") typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of a specific format in the SAP system. This error is often related to the output formats for documents, such as invoices, purchase orders, or other forms that require specific formatting settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The output format (e.g., Smart Forms, SAPscript, or Adobe Forms) has not been fully configured. This could mean that certain required fields or settings are missing.
  Missing Output Type: The output type associated with the format may not be properly defined or linked to the relevant application.
  Transport Issues: If the format was transported from another system, it may not have been fully activated or may be missing components.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the version of the output format and the version of