How To Fix PO674 - Error formatting (end of page). Page &1, l_rc = &4

PO674 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 674

• Message text: Error formatting (end of page). Page &1, l_rc = &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO674 - Error formatting (end of page). Page &1, l_rc = &4 ?

  The SAP error message PO674, which states "Error formatting (end of page). Page &1, l_rc = &4," typically occurs during the printing or formatting of documents in SAP, particularly when dealing with output forms such as purchase orders, invoices, or other documents that require page formatting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Page Format Issues: The error often arises due to issues with the page format settings in the SAPscript or Smart Forms. This could be due to incorrect page dimensions, margins, or other layout settings.
  Output Device Configuration: The printer or output device configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to formatting issues.
  Data Issues: If the data being processed is too large or does not fit within the defined page layout, it can cause formatting errors.
  SAPscript/Smart Forms Errors: There may be errors in the SAPscript or Smart Forms design, such as missing or incorrectly defined elements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Page Format Settings:
  
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