How To Fix FPAPICHK039 - No style has been specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPAPICHK - SAFPAPI Message Class (Check)

• Message number: 039

• Message text: No style has been specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPAPICHK039 - No style has been specified ?

  The SAP error message FPAPICHK039: No style has been specified typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that involve the use of Adobe forms or Smart Forms. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified style for the form being processed, which is necessary for rendering the output correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Style Definition: The form or document you are trying to generate does not have an associated style defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the form may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a style reference.
  Transport Issues: If the form or style was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing components.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the style definitions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Style Assignment:
  
  Go to the form or Smart Form in transaction SMARTFORMS or SFP (for Adobe forms).
  Ensure that a style is assigned to the form. If not, you can create a new style or assign an existing one.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Style:
  
  If a style is missing, you can create a new style using transaction SE78 (for SAPscript styles) or SFP (for Adobe forms).
  Ensure that the style is properly configured with the necessary formatting options.
  
  
  
  Review Form Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the form to ensure that it points to the correct style.
  If you are using a custom form, verify that all necessary components are included.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  You may need to re-transport the missing styles or forms.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the form has the necessary authorizations to access the styles and forms.
  You can check user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the form generation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Smart Forms and Adobe Forms for detailed guidance on styles and form configuration.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FPAPICHK039 error and ensure that your forms are generated correctly with the appropriate styles.