How To Fix SMARTFORMS131 - Unable to find style &1 variant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms - Form Builder

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Unable to find style &1 variant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMARTFORMS131 - Unable to find style &1 variant &2 ?

  The SAP error message SMARTFORMS131 indicates that the system is unable to find a specific style variant for a Smart Form. This typically occurs when you are trying to use a Smart Form that references a style that does not exist or is not correctly defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Style: The specified style (identified by &1) does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Variant: The variant (identified by &2) for the style is not available or has not been defined.
  Transport Issues: If the Smart Form and its associated styles were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the style may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the style or variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Style Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE78 (SAPScript Forms) or SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms) and check if the style exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the Smart Form.
  
  
  
  Verify Variant:
  
  Ensure that the variant specified in the error message is correctly defined for the style.
  You can check this in the style maintenance area.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the Smart Form and style were transported, ensure that the transport request included all necessary objects.
  You may need to re-transport the style or check the transport logs for any issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the Smart Form and its associated styles.
  You can check user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you can debug the Smart Form execution to see where the error occurs and gather more information about the missing style or variant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Smart Forms Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Smart Forms for more details on how to create and manage styles and variants.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SMARTFORMS131 error message.