How To Fix PO264 - Format &1 is not assigned to a page format

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Format &1 is not assigned to a page format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO264 - Format &1 is not assigned to a page format ?

  The SAP error message PO264, which states "Format &1 is not assigned to a page format," typically occurs in the context of printing or outputting documents in SAP, particularly when dealing with forms or layouts in SAPscript or Smart Forms. This error indicates that the specified format (denoted by &1) is not linked to any defined page format in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The specified format (e.g., a form or layout) is not assigned to a valid page format in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the output device or the form may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Form Changes: If the form was recently modified or created, it may not have been properly assigned to a page format.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from one system to another, the page format assignment may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Form Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code SMARTFORMS or SE71 (for SAPscript).
  Open the form that is causing the error.
  Verify that the form is correctly assigned to a page format. You can do this by checking the form attributes.
  
  
  
  Assign Page Format:
  
  If the page format is missing, you can assign it by going to the form attributes and selecting the appropriate page format from the list.
  
  
  
  Output Device Configuration:
  
  Check the output device settings in transaction SPAD. Ensure that the output device is configured to use the correct page format.
  Make sure that the device type is compatible with the form you are trying to print.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the output again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Transport Considerations:
  
  If the form was transported, ensure that all related objects, including the page format, were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms.
  SE71: For SAPscript forms.
  SPAD: For output device configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on form and page format configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PO264 error and ensure that your forms are correctly configured for output.