How To Fix FORMPAINTER003 - The zoom must be between the minimum zoom and the maximum zoom

FORMPAINTER003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FORMPAINTER - Form Painter: Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The zoom must be between the minimum zoom and the maximum zoom

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FORMPAINTER003 - The zoom must be between the minimum zoom and the maximum zoom ?

  The SAP error message FORMPAINTER003 indicates that there is an issue with the zoom level set in the SAPscript or Smart Forms when trying to print or display a form. This error typically occurs when the zoom level is set outside the acceptable range defined by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Zoom Level: The zoom level set for the form is either too low or too high, exceeding the minimum or maximum limits defined in the SAP system.
  Form Configuration: The form may have been configured incorrectly, leading to an inappropriate zoom setting.
  Printer Settings: Sometimes, the printer settings or the print preview settings may also affect the zoom level.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Zoom Settings:
  
  Open the form in the SAPscript or Smart Forms editor.
  Look for the zoom settings and ensure they are set within the acceptable range (usually between 25% and 400%).
  Adjust the zoom level to a value that is within the defined limits.
  
  
  
  Review Form Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the