How To Fix FORMPAINTER002 - The maximum zoom cannot be less than the minimum zoom

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FORMPAINTER - Form Painter: Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: The maximum zoom cannot be less than the minimum zoom

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FORMPAINTER002 - The maximum zoom cannot be less than the minimum zoom ?

  The SAP error message FORMPAINTER002 ("The maximum zoom cannot be less than the minimum zoom") typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when there is an issue with the zoom settings in the form layout. This error indicates that the defined maximum zoom level is set to a value that is less than the minimum zoom level, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Zoom Settings: The maximum zoom level is set lower than the minimum zoom level in the form's properties.
  Form 
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the form settings, possibly due to manual changes or incorrect imports of form templates.
  Version Compatibility: If the form was created or modified in a different version of SAP, there might be compatibility issues affecting the zoom settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Zoom Settings:
  
  Open the form in the SAP Smart Forms or SAPscript editor.
  Navigate to the properties of the form or the specific window where