How To Fix FORMPAINTER005 - Enter a number between 4 and 16

FORMPAINTER005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FORMPAINTER - Form Painter: Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Enter a number between 4 and 16

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FORMPAINTER005 - Enter a number between 4 and 16 ?

  The SAP error message FORMPAINTER005 typically occurs when you are working with SAPscript or Smart Forms and indicates that a value entered for a specific field (usually related to font size or similar settings) is outside the acceptable range. The message specifically states that you need to enter a number between 4 and 16.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Font Size: The most common cause of this error is that the font size you are trying to set in the form is either too small (less than 4) or too large (greater than 16).
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the form settings or parameters that leads to this error.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered a value that does not comply with the specified range.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Font Size: Review the font size settings in your SAPscript or Smart Form. Ensure that the font size is set to a value between 4 and