How To Fix PT036 - Page1 cannot be longer than page2

PT036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT - Messages for ABAP print functions

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Page1 cannot be longer than page2

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PT036 - Details

• The SAP error message PT036 "Page1 cannot be longer than page2" typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP Payroll when there is an issue with the configuration of forms or reports that involve page lengths. This error indicates that the defined length of one page exceeds the allowable length of another page, which can lead to formatting issues when generating reports or forms.
  
  Cause:
  
  Page Length Configuration: The error often arises from incorrect settings in the page layout configuration. For example, if a header or footer is defined to be longer than the main body of the page, it can trigger this error.
  Form Design Issues: If you are using SAPscript or Smart Forms, the design of the form may have inconsistencies in the defined page sizes or sections.
  Data Overflow: If the data being processed exceeds the defined limits of the page, it can also lead to this