How To Fix R1513 - Upper line must not be longer than lower line

R1513 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Upper line must not be longer than lower line

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1513 - Upper line must not be longer than lower line ?

  The SAP error message R1513, "Upper line must not be longer than lower line," typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when there is a mismatch in the length of the text lines being printed. This error is often encountered when designing forms or layouts where the upper line of text (usually a header or title) exceeds the length of the lower line (usually a footer or another line of text).
  
  Cause:
  
  Text Length Mismatch: The upper line of text is longer than the defined width of the lower line. This can happen if the text in the upper line is too long or if the formatting settings for the lines are not properly configured.
  Field Width Settings: The width settings for the text fields in the form layout may not be aligned correctly, leading to this error.
  Font Size and Style: The font size or style used for the upper