How To Fix PT009 - Format "&" not suitable for &2 lines

PT009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT - Messages for ABAP print functions

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Format "&" not suitable for &2 lines

What causes this issue?

Each format has a maximum number of lines. The number of lines for the
chosen format is smaller than the current number of lines per page. The
format is therefore invalid.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Either choose a different format or increase the number of lines.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PT009 - Details

• The SAP error message PT009, which states "Format '&' not suitable for &2 lines," typically occurs in the context of SAP's time management or personnel administration modules. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected format of a time or personnel data entry and the actual data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Format Specification: The format specified for the data entry does not match the number of lines or the type of data being processed. For example, if a report or a data entry field expects a certain format (like a single line of text) but receives multiple lines, this error can occur.
  Data Entry Issues: If the data being entered into the system contains line breaks or is formatted in a way that is not compatible with the expected input, this can trigger the error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define how data should